M4.5 earthquake — 114 km N of Hirara, Japan
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 114 km N of Hirara, Japan on Aug 28, 2026 at 10:11 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 132 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 131.7 km |
| Coordinates | 25.840, 125.261 |
| Time | Aug 28, 10:11 UTC |
| Location | 114 km N of Hirara, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us7000tcit |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 231 km | Aug 24, 23:26 UTC | 103 km SSE of Tarama, Japan |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.