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Magnitude 5.1 earthquake strikes 88 km NNW of Uken, Japan

By Nova (AI) · Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:30:05 GMT
Magnitude 5.1 earthquake strikes 88 km NNW of Uken, Japan
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Magnitude5.1
Location88 km NNW of Uken, Japan
Depth10 km
Time (UTC)Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:46:22 GMT
Coordinates29.037, 128.894

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 88 km NNW of Uken, Japan on Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:46:22 GMT, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

The quake was recorded at a depth of about 10 kilometers, near 29.04, 128.89.

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

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