Earthquake of Magnitude 5.9 Shakes Area Near Otobe, Japan

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck a location 21 km north‑east of Otobe, Japan on Monday at 15:45 GMT, according to data released by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

• Depth: 140.6 km
• Preliminary coordinates: 42.11° N latitude, 140.31° E longitude

The quake’s epicenter was relatively deep, which typically reduces the intensity of shaking felt on the surface, but the event is still being monitored for any aftershocks or potential impacts on nearby communities.

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Keywords: earthquake, magnitude 5.9, Otobe, Japan, USGS, seismic activity, depth 140 km, coordinates 42.11 N 140.31 E