M4.8 earthquake — 111 km E of Miyako, Japan
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 111 km E of Miyako, Japan on Aug 28, 2026 at 23:10 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 29 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 29.2 km |
| Coordinates | 39.660, 143.239 |
| Time | Aug 28, 23:10 UTC |
| Location | 111 km E of Miyako, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us7000tcqg |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 54 km | Sep 11, 18:53 UTC | 132 km E of Noda, Japan |
| M4.7 | 265 km | Sep 13, 08:31 UTC | 25 km N of Mutsu, Japan |
| M4.6 | 272 km | Sep 14, 10:59 UTC | 49 km E of Minami-Sōma, Japan |
| M4.5 | 289 km | Sep 14, 07:33 UTC | 109 km E of Tomioka, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.