Calamity
mediumEarthquakeCalamity Score: 43

M 5.8 Earthquake

1d agoYokoshibaJapanSource: usgs

3 km SE of Yokoshiba, Japan

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 usgs, 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

TypeEarthquake
Severitymedium
Severity Value46.4
Calamity Score43 / 100
Confidence85%
Coordinates35.6314, 140.5099
Nearest CityYokoshiba (3 km)
Population Exposed140.1K within 20 km
Impact Tiersignificant
Timestamp2026-06-26T03:46:35.803Z
Sourcehttps://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000t8cy

Score Breakdown

36
intensity
70
population
0
cascading
80
historical

Technical Details

Mag5.8
Depth43
Tsunamifalse
Felt57
Mmi4.657
Alertgreen
Sig542
Emsc Mag5.8
Emsc Depth-48.5
Emsc MagTypemw
Emsc RegionNEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
Emsc AuthEMSC
Emsc SourceId2017183
MergedSources[{"id":"emsc_20260626_0000042","source":"emsc","severity":"medium","severityValue":46.4,"timestamp":1782445596760,"latitude":35.6761,"longitude":140.4834}]

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.

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Calamity.live data shows a earthquake event with CalamityScore 43/100, near Yokoshiba (Japan), based on data from usgs. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 197 scientific monitoring sources.