Reported by JMA 4 days ago.
It is the 6th strongest of the 7 detections recorded within 20 km of this point since 10 March 2026. The last comparable one was on 27 August 2026.
What the source measured
JMA reported: 20260829081732
Nearby, since 10 March 2026
- August 27, 2026 · score 5 · 0.0 km
- March 18, 2026 · score 3 · 0.0 km
- March 18, 2026 · score 0 · 0.0 km
How we know
One source: JMA. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 0 out of 100, at 62 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Computed under scoring rules v1. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.
Event Data
| Type | Earthquakes |
| Severity | Low |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 0 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 62% |
| Coordinates | 40.8200, 140.7400 |
| Timestamp | 2026-08-28T23:14:00.000Z |
| Source | https://www.jma.go.jp/bosai/quake/20260829081732_20260829081458_VXSE5k_1.json |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 3.7 |
| MaxIntensity | 1 |
| AreaName | 青森県西方沖 |
| ContentType | 20260829081732 |
| 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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Calamity.live data shows a earthquake event with CalamityScore 0/100, in Japan (Japan), based on data from jma. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 185 scientific monitoring sources.