M4.4 earthquake — 12 km SSE of Hasaki, Japan
An magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred 12 km SSE of Hasaki, Japan on Sep 30, 2026 at 21:16 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 35 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 | M4.4 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 35.629, 140.879 |
| Time | Sep 30, 21:16 UTC |
| Location | 12 km SSE of Hasaki, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us6000tyn1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.3 | 31 km | Oct 1, 12:27 UTC | 0 km NNE of Yōkaichiba, Japan |
| M4.3 | 53 km | Sep 27, 00:45 UTC | 1 km SSW of Kōzaki, Japan |
| M4.9 | 111 km | Sep 28, 19:45 UTC | 2 km SW of Sakai, Japan |
| M4.1 | 281 km | Sep 25, 07:18 UTC | 8 km ENE of Kariwa, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.