5.1 magnitude earthquake registered close to Taira, Japan on March 30

Published Mar 30, 2026

A 5.1 magnitude quake shook near Taira on Monday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor jolted at 01:12 UTC (10:12 local time), with its epicenter approximately 81 km southeast of Taira and a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

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

Past week’s tremor

Another magnitude 4.7 quake was recorded in the region, with the event also close to Taira on Mar. 26.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey