Event Brief
6.4 magnitude earthquake strikes near east coast of Honshu
Filed: May 15, 2026 at 9:09 AM ET
Summary: A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck near Japan’s east coast of Honshu at a depth of 10 km, GFZ said.
WHO: GFZ
WHAT: GFZ reported a magnitude 6.4 earthquake near the east coast of Honshu
WHEN: May 15, 2026 at 8:46 AM ET
WHERE: Japan
WHY: The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres.
ℹ️ This event is analyzed using pattern arcs, velocity indicators, and source analysis in our MI Console.
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