Earthquake (Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:16km) in Japan 08/03/2026 13:17 UTC, 10 thousand in MMI IV.
On 3/8/2026 1:17:08 PM, an earthquake occurred in Japan potentially affecting 10 thousand in MMI IV. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:16km.
AegisWatch Crisis Intelligence Summary
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Japan at a depth of 25 km, affecting approximately 40,000 people with a Modified Mercalli Intensity of IV.
Trajectory: The earthquake's depth suggests limited surface shaking but could still lead to significant ground motion in the affected region, potentially exacerbating damage in urban areas.
Infrastructure Impact: Moderate impact anticipated on infrastructure with potential for localized damage to homes and buildings, particularly near the epicenter.
Event Intelligence Data
- Event
- Earthquake (Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:16km) in Japan 08/03/2026 13:17 UTC, 10 thousand in MMI IV.
- Hazard Type
- Earthquake
- Location
- 39.4377°N, 143.2346°E
- Coordinates
- 39.437700, 143.234600
- Risk Score
- 65/100
- Severity
- 1/5
- Status
- active
- Trajectory Prediction
- The earthquake's depth suggests limited surface shaking but could still lead to significant ground motion in the affected region, potentially exacerbating damage in urban areas.
- Infrastructure Impact
- Moderate impact anticipated on infrastructure with potential for localized damage to homes and buildings, particularly near the epicenter.
- Source
- GDACS
- Detected
- 2026-03-08T13:17:08.000Z
- Last Updated
- 2026-03-08T13:32:12.000Z
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- AegisWatch Crisis Intelligence Platform
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