Right now
The most recent data we hold from JMA arrived 66 minutes ago, and this point is in it.
One other detection within 20 km in the last 24 hours, <1 km from here.
Reported by JMA today.
It is the strongest of the 31 detections recorded within 20 km of this point since 9 March 2026. Another comparable one was recorded here earlier the same day. 12 more were recorded here in the fortnight before it.
What the source measured
JMA reported: 20260913053717
An estimated 989,897 people live within 70 km of this point.
Nearby, since 9 March 2026
- September 9, 2026 · score 8 · 0.0 km
- September 8, 2026 · score 8 · 0.0 km
- September 4, 2026 · score 8 · 0.0 km
How we know
One source: JMA. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 42 out of 100, at 82 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Computed under scoring rules v4. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.
Event Data
| Type | Earthquakes |
| Severity | Medium |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 42 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 82% |
| Coordinates | 36.2000, 138.2500 |
| Nearest City | Kamimaruko (13 km) |
| Population Exposed | 989.9K within 70 km |
| Impact Tier | significant |
| Timestamp | 2026-09-12T20:33:00.000Z |
| Source | https://www.jma.go.jp/bosai/quake/20260913053717_20260913053312_VXSE5k_1.json |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 5.1 |
| MaxIntensity | 2 |
| AreaName | 奄美大島北東沖 |
| ContentType | 20260913053717 |
| Serial | 1 |
Safety Information
If you feel shaking: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Move away from windows, heavy objects, and exterior walls. After shaking stops, check for injuries and structural damage. Be prepared for aftershocks, which can occur minutes to months after the mainshock. Follow instructions from local emergency management authorities.
Series begins 8 March 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.
This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.
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