M4.4 earthquake — 14 km S of Maebaru-chūō, Japan
An magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred 14 km S of Maebaru-chūō, Japan on Aug 16, 2026 at 21:37 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 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 | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 33.432, 130.186 |
| Time | Aug 16, 21:37 UTC |
| Location | 14 km S of Maebaru-chūō, Japan |
| USGS event ID | usd0015eab |
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 | 109 km | Aug 12, 21:21 UTC | 15 km WSW of Honmachi, Japan |
| M4.9 | 111 km | Aug 12, 04:05 UTC | 14 km WSW of Honmachi, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.