Earthquake of magnitude 5.2 detected close to Tatsugō, Japan on July 15

Published Jul 15, 2025

A 5.2 magnitude quake was registered near Tatsugō on Tuesday around midday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor shook at 04:20 UTC (13:20 local time), with its epicenter situated roughly 97 km north of Tatsugō and a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

Those who felt the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.

Tremors last week

Over the last week, there have been 11 tremors with a magnitude 2.5 or higher centered nearby. The largest, measuring 5.0, jolted the same region two days earlier.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey