M4.1 earthquake — 117 km ESE of Yamada, Japan
An magnitude 4.1 earthquake occurred 117 km ESE of Yamada, Japan on Jul 31, 2026 at 22:01 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 28 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 | M4.1 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 28.1 km |
| Coordinates | 39.216, 143.275 |
| Time | Jul 31, 22:01 UTC |
| Location | 117 km ESE of Yamada, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us6000thci |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.3 | 137 km | Jul 30, 16:20 UTC | 48 km ENE of Noda, Japan |
| M4.2 | 212 km | Jul 27, 18:40 UTC | 113 km S of Honchō, Japan |
| M5.5 | 265 km | Aug 1, 02:48 UTC | 57 km E of Mutsu, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.