M4.9 earthquake — 2 km SW of Sakai, Japan
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 2 km SW of Sakai, Japan on Sep 28, 2026 at 19:45 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 71 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 71.0 km |
| Coordinates | 36.081, 139.778 |
| Time | Sep 28, 19:45 UTC |
| Location | 2 km SW of Sakai, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us6000ty7u |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.3 | 59 km | Sep 27, 00:45 UTC | 1 km SSW of Kōzaki, Japan |
| M4.1 | 181 km | Sep 25, 07:18 UTC | 8 km ENE of Kariwa, Japan |
| M4.5 | 257 km | Sep 21, 22:29 UTC | 91 km E of Namie, Japan |
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.