Update: Seismic activity on Dec. 8 – 5.0 magnitude earthquake close to Honchō, Japan recorded

Published Jan 7, 2026

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 5.0 magnitude quake occurred near Honchō Monday morning.

At 22:07 UTC (08:07 local time), the region was rattled by a tremor. The earthquake struck at a depth of 35 km, with its epicenter about 119 km south of Honchō. Seismologists first reported it as a 5.1 event, but later downgraded it to 5.0.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the quake, you can share your observations using the USGS Felt Report form. So far, the agency has collected 3 online responses from individuals reporting that they felt the tremor.

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Source: The U.S. Geological Survey