M4.9 earthquake — 3 km W of Matsubase, Japan
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 3 km W of Matsubase, Japan on Aug 1, 2026 at 12:47 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 | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 32.651, 130.629 |
| Time | Aug 1, 12:47 UTC |
| Location | 3 km W of Matsubase, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us6000thgg |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.0 | 4 km | Jul 30, 13:47 UTC | 2 km WNW of Uto, Japan |
| M6.8 | 9 km | Jul 28, 07:27 UTC | 2026 Uto, Japan Earthquake |
| M4.4 | 14 km | Jul 29, 11:47 UTC | 14 km ESE of Shimabara, Japan |
| M4.7 | 14 km | Jul 28, 12:26 UTC | 8 km SSW of Mifune, Japan |
| M4.8 | 14 km | Jul 28, 14:01 UTC | 13 km NW of Honmachi, Japan |
| M4.4 | 14 km | Jul 28, 10:03 UTC | 10 km ESE of Uki, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.