Update: Earthquake of 5.2 magnitude recorded near Tatsugō, Japan on July 15

Published Aug 12, 2025

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

A tremor struck the area at 04:20 UTC (13:20 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was situated about 99 km north of Tatsugō and occurred at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

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

Earthquakes past week

Last week, 11 tremors of magnitude 2.5 or higher have been detected in the region. The most significant was a 5.0 magnitude earthquake reported in the same region two days ago.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey