Reported by JMA 177 days ago.
It is the 2nd strongest of the 13 detections recorded within 20 km of this point since 8 March 2026. Another comparable one was recorded here earlier the same day. One more was recorded here in the fortnight before it.
What the source measured
JMA reported: 20260308222109
Nearby, since 8 March 2026
- August 28, 2026 · score 6 · 0.0 km
- March 26, 2026 · score 32 · 12.5 km
- June 10, 2026 · score 4 · 14.0 km
How we know
One source: JMA. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 30 out of 100, at 60 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Computed under scoring rules v0. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.
Event Data
| Type | Earthquakes |
| Severity | High |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 30 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 60% |
| Coordinates | 39.5000, 143.5000 |
| Nearest City | Sendai (266 km) |
| Impact Tier | minor |
| Timestamp | 2026-03-08T13:17:00.000Z |
| Source | https://www.jma.go.jp/bosai/quake/20260308222109_20260308221713_VXSE5k_1.json |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 6 |
| Serial | 1 |
| AreaName | 三陸沖 |
| Usgs Mag | 5.7 |
| Usgs Mmi | 3.58 |
| Usgs Sig | 500 |
| Usgs Felt | 1 |
| Usgs Alert | green |
| Usgs Depth | 16 |
| ContentType | 20260308222109 |
| MaxIntensity | 3 |
| Usgs Tsunami | false |
| MergedSources | [{"id":"usgs_us7000s2z5","source":"usgs","severity":"medium","timestamp":1772975828288,"severityValue":45.6}] |
Cascade Risks
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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Calamity.live data shows a earthquake event with CalamityScore 30/100, in Japan (Japan), based on data from jma. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 185 scientific monitoring sources.