M4.8 earthquake — 18 km NNE of Urakawa, Japan
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 18 km NNE of Urakawa, Japan on Aug 2, 2026 at 14:49 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 59 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 | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 58.7 km |
| Coordinates | 42.299, 142.905 |
| Time | Aug 2, 14:49 UTC |
| Location | 18 km NNE of Urakawa, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us6000thm9 |
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.
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.