2023 Noto earthquake
Partially collapsed house in Suzu | |
| UTC time | 2023-05-05 05:42:04 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 626093124 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | May 5, 2023 |
| Local time | 14:42:04 JST (UTC+9) |
| Magnitude | 6.5 MJMA 6.3 Mw |
| Depth | 10 km (6 mi) (USGS) |
| Epicenter | 37°32′53″N 137°17′56″E / 37.548°N 137.299°E |
| Fault | A previously unknown fault |
| Type | Reverse |
| Areas affected | Japan |
| Max. intensity | JMA 6+–7 (MMI VIII) |
| Tsunami | 10 cm (0.33 ft) |
| Landslides | Yes |
| Aftershocks | >300 (as of 21 October 2023) Largest is Mw 5.6 |
| Casualties | 1 dead, 49 injured |
On 5 May 2023, a MJMA 6.5 or Mw 6.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. It was located 49 kilometres (30 miles) northeast of Anamizu, Hōsu District, with the town of Suzu closest to the epicenter.