M4.2 earthquake — 113 km S of Honchō, Japan
An magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred 113 km S of Honchō, Japan on Jul 27, 2026 at 18:40 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 48 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 | M4.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 47.9 km |
| Coordinates | 41.117, 143.094 |
| Time | Jul 27, 18:40 UTC |
| Location | 113 km S of Honchō, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us6000tg64 |
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.
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.