2026-05-20 02:46:25 (M5.9) Ryukyu Islands, Japan 27.4 128.5 (70fa9)

M5.9 Earthquake - Ryukyu Islands, Japan

Preliminary Report

Magnitude	5.9
Date-Time	Universal Time (UTC): 20 May 2026 02:46:25 Time near the Epicenter (1): 20 May 2026 11:46:25 Time in your area (1): 20 May 2026 08:16:25
Location	27.427N 128.544E
Depth	49 km
Distances	10.6 km (6.6 mi) NNW of China, Japan 105.7 km (65.5 mi) NNE of Nago, Japan 106.0 km (65.7 mi) NE of Motobu, Japan 124.1 km (76.9 mi) NE of Onna, Japan 159.7 km (99.0 mi) NNE of Naha, Japan
Location Uncertainty	Horizontal: 5.9 km; Vertical 6.2 km
Parameters	Nph = 72; Dmin = 70.8 km; Rmss = 1.03 seconds; Gp = 44° Version =
Event ID	us 6000syw4

(1) Nominal Standard Time; local and daylight savings time zone may differ.
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