Update: Dec. 20 – 5.3 magnitude earthquake detected close to Nemuro, Japan

Published Jan 17, 2026

Saturday night, a 5.3 magnitude quake was registered near Nemuro, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor hit at 12:30 UTC (22:30 local time), with its epicenter located approximately 75 km south-southeast of Nemuro and a depth of 42 km.

Did you feel it?

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

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey