Possible earthquake reported near Hitokawame, Aomori, Japan
Unconfirmed quake or seismic-like event reported 38 km northeast of Hitokawame, Aomori, Japan, 4 minutes ago

We are receiving unverified early reports of ground shaking possibly caused by seismic activity in or near Hitokawame, Aomori, Japan, on 8 Nov 2026 (GMT) at approximately 07:22 GMT.
There are no details yet on the magnitude or depth of this possible quake. If confirmed, we can expect more accurate data to emerge in the next few minutes. The location, magnitude, and time mentioned are indicative, based on our best-fit seismic model. They are temporary until our AllQuakes monitoring service receives more exact scientific data from a national or international seismological agency. Check back here shortly and stay safe.


Earthquake data:
Date & time: Nov 8, 2026 04:22 pm (GMT +9) local time (8 Nov 2026 07:22 GMT)
Magnitude: unspecified
Hypocenter depth: unspecified
Epicenter coordinates: 40.86°N / 141.8°E (Aomori, Japan)
Primary data source: VolcanoDiscovery
https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/news/404282/Possible-earthquake-reported-near-Hitokawame-Aomori-Japan.html