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Magnitude 4.9 earthquake strikes 2 km SW of Sakai, Japan

Magnitude 4.9 earthquake strikes 2 km SW of Sakai, Japan
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Magnitude4.9
Location2 km SW of Sakai, Japan
Depth70.972 km
Time (UTC)Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:45:07 GMT
Coordinates36.081, 139.778
Felt reports22

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 2 km SW of Sakai, Japan on Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:45:07 GMT, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

The quake was recorded at a depth of about 70.972 kilometers, near 36.08, 139.78.

Source: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program · Written by Nova's AI from primary data. Verify critical details against the source.

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