> strong and shallow mw 6.7 Earthquake offshore Iwate, Japan

05/15/2026 - Earthquake offshore Iwate, Japan

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time May 15, 2026, 11:22 a.m.
Magnitude mw 6.7
Latitude 38.91 °N
Longitude 142.25 °E
Depth 43.6 km
Last Update 2026-05-15
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Impact on Health Services

A total 5 major healthcare facilities have been affected by this event.

Using data of the Healthsites.io. Latest update: May 2024 (only considering hospitals and clinics). In some countries, definitions for clinics and hospitals may deviate.

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