M4.7 earthquake — 24 km ENE of Iwaki, Japan
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 24 km ENE of Iwaki, Japan on Aug 15, 2026 at 01:10 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 58 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 | 57.7 km |
| Coordinates | 37.135, 141.133 |
| Time | Aug 15, 01:10 UTC |
| Location | 24 km ENE of Iwaki, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us6000tkvn |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.7 | 149 km | Aug 29, 15:17 UTC | 16 km ENE of Hasaki, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.