M4.7 earthquake — 16 km ENE of Hasaki, Japan
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 16 km ENE of Hasaki, Japan on Aug 29, 2026 at 15:17 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 | M4.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 34.8 km |
| Coordinates | 35.803, 140.994 |
| Time | Aug 29, 15:17 UTC |
| Location | 16 km ENE of Hasaki, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us7000tcu2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 152 km | Aug 23, 00:32 UTC | 90 km ESE of Tomioka, Japan |
| M4.7 | 182 km | Aug 25, 20:23 UTC | 77 km E of Tomioka, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.