Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.8M, Depth:61km) in Japan 22/08/2026 17:00 UTC, 11.9 million in MMI V.

On 8/22/2026 5:00:39 PM, an earthquake occurred in Japan potentially affecting 11.9 million in MMI V. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.8M, Depth:61km.

Semeru Volcanic Ash Advisory: ash plume to 15,000 ft (4,600 m) as of Aug 22, 15:40 UTC
Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned of a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 15000 ft (4600 m), or flight level 150.Original VAAC bulletin:FVAU02 at 15:51 UTC, 22/08/26 from ADRMVA ADVISORYDTG: 20260822/1600ZVAAC: DARWINVOLCANO: SEMERU 263300PSN: S0806 E11255AREA: INDONESIASOURCE ELEV: 3657M AMSLADVISORY NR: 2026/958INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9, CVGHMERUPTION DETAILS: VA TO […]