Update: Earthquake measuring 5.1 strikes area close to Hirara, Japan on Nov. 20

Published Dec 13, 2025

Thursday morning, a 5.1 magnitude quake was detected near Hirara, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor hit at 23:36 UTC (07:36 local time), with its epicenter situated about 104 km north-northwest of Hirara and a depth of 125 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