M5.3 earthquake: Hyuganada Sea
According to JMA, a magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck near Hyuganada Sea on October 25, 2026. It was recorded at 08:59 AM GMT+9 at a depth of 0.0 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by JMA.
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Magnitude
M5.3
Mj · Moderate
Depth
0.0 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
11:59:00 PM
October 24, 2026
Local time
08:59 AM
October 25, 2026 · GMT+9
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 47 km from Miyazaki.
- Miyazaki · 47 km E
- Kanoya · 110 km NE
- Kagoshima · 129 km E
- Kumamoto · 158 km SE
- Ōita · 163 km S
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 186 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M7.1 earthquake on August 8, 2024.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 25, 2026 earthquake near Hyuganada Sea?
The earthquake occurred near Hyuganada Sea at 31.800° N, 131.900° E, at a depth of 0.0 km. The nearest town was Miyazaki, about 47 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Hyuganada Sea?
JMA reported a magnitude of Mj 5.3 (moderate). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near Hyuganada Sea?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.