M4.5 earthquake — 123 km E of Miyako, Japan
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 123 km E of Miyako, Japan on Aug 3, 2026 at 15:54 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 39.700, 143.375 |
| Time | Aug 3, 15:54 UTC |
| Location | 123 km E of Miyako, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us6000ths9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.1 | 55 km | Jul 31, 22:01 UTC | 117 km ESE of Yamada, Japan |
| M4.8 | 98 km | Aug 2, 00:45 UTC | 64 km ENE of Noda, Japan |
| M4.3 | 104 km | Jul 30, 16:20 UTC | 48 km ENE of Noda, Japan |
| M5.5 | 222 km | Aug 1, 02:48 UTC | 57 km E of Mutsu, Japan |
| M4.3 | 266 km | Aug 3, 05:30 UTC | 26 km SW of Urakawa, Japan |
| M4.8 | 291 km | Aug 2, 14:49 UTC | 18 km N of Honchō, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.