M4.7 earthquake — 3 km WNW of Yōkaichiba, Japan
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 3 km WNW of Yōkaichiba, Japan on Jul 16, 2026 at 00:01 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 63 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 | 62.8 km |
| Coordinates | 35.707, 140.516 |
| Time | Jul 16, 00:01 UTC |
| Location | 3 km WNW of Yōkaichiba, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us7000t0uf |
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.