Update: Earthquake measuring 5.0 strikes area close to Nemuro, Japan on Aug. 25

Published Sep 17, 2026

A 5.0 magnitude quake occurred near Nemuro on Tuesday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor hit at 09:07 UTC (18:07 local time), with its epicenter approximately 27 km south-southeast of Nemuro and a depth of 91 km.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can report it via the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey