A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck 28 km east-southeast of Takanabe, Japan, at 21:13 UTC (local time), according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake’s epicentre was at a depth of 10 km, and the tremor was felt across multiple areas of the region.
Initial reports indicate no major damage or casualties, though authorities continue to monitor the situation closely.
Following the main quake, a magnitude 3.0 aftershock struck 19 km south of Naze, according to seismic monitoring data. Meanwhile, other nearby regions, including parts of Indonesia, have also felt a magnitude 5.7 quake.
WHY JAPAN EXPERIENCES FREQUENT EARTHQUAKES
Japan sits along the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” a highly active tectonic zone where several plates — including the Pacific, Philippine Sea, Eurasian, and North American plates-converge. The constant movement and collision of these plates generate frequent earthquakes, often centred in regions such as Kyushu, Honshu, and Hokkaido.
Japan’s shallow earthquakes can be felt strongly over wide areas, even when they do not cause serious damage.
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Published By:
Satyam Singh
Published On:
Aug 17, 2025
AloJapan.com