###.# km ( ###.# mi) NW (az= 307.5) from Kingman, AZ
Geographic Context
This earthquake event occurred near Yokoshiba (approximately 3 km away) in Japan, situated along the Pacific Ring of Fire, one of the most seismically active zones on Earth. An estimated 140.1K people live within 20 km of the event location, placing this in the "significant" population impact tier.
Event Assessment
This event is a moderate earthquake measuring 5.8 on the magnitude scale, with a focal depth of 43 km. Events of this magnitude are typically felt over a wide area and may cause damage to vulnerable structures. Calamity.live has classified it as "medium" severity with a severity value of 46.4. The computed Calamity Score is 43 out of 100, reflecting a moderate-impact event. The primary scoring components are: historical (80), population (70), intensity (36). Data for this event was sourced from scedc, one of the 250 scientific monitoring sources aggregated by Calamity.live.
Regional Monitoring Context
Japan has a documented history of earthquake events. Seismic monitoring in the region draws on data from multiple agencies including USGS, EMSC, and regional networks. Understanding local seismicity helps emergency management agencies plan for potential future events and assess building code adequacy. Earthquake hazard in any region depends on fault proximity, soil conditions, and building vulnerability — factors that can vary significantly even within a single metropolitan area.
Event Data
| Type | Earthquake |
| Severity | medium |
| Severity Value | 46.4 |
| Calamity Score | 43 / 100 |
| Confidence | 78% |
| Coordinates | 35.6314, 140.5099 |
| Nearest City | Yokoshiba (3 km) |
| Population Exposed | 140.1K within 20 km |
| Impact Tier | significant |
| Timestamp | 2026-06-26T01:46:35.803Z |
| Source | https://scedc.caltech.edu/recent/Quakes/ci10245206.html |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 5.8 |
| Depth | 43 |
| MagType | w |
| Region | ###.# km ( ###.# mi) NW (az= 307.5) from Kingman, AZ |
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.
This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.
Calamity.live data shows a earthquake event with CalamityScore 43/100, near Yokoshiba (Japan), based on data from scedc. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 197 scientific monitoring sources.