M5.2 earthquake — 48 km ESE of Tsunō, Japan
A moderate magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred 48 km ESE of Tsunō, Japan on Aug 1, 2026 at 19:10 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 26 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 | M5.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 26.2 km |
| Coordinates | 32.008, 132.000 |
| Time | Aug 1, 19:10 UTC |
| Location | 48 km ESE of Tsunō, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us6000thhk |
What this magnitude typically means
Moderate earthquakes are widely felt and can cause light damage close to the epicenter. The shaking you actually experience depends on how far away you are and what kind of ground you are on. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 133 km | Jul 28, 10:03 UTC | 10 km ESE of Uki, Japan |
| M4.4 | 133 km | Jul 28, 10:09 UTC | 10 km SE of Honmachi, Japan |
| M4.7 | 135 km | Jul 28, 12:26 UTC | 8 km SSW of Mifune, Japan |
| M5.6 | 138 km | Jul 28, 08:08 UTC | 16 km NE of Tsunagi, Japan |
| M6.8 | 142 km | Jul 28, 07:27 UTC | 2026 Uto, Japan Earthquake |
| M4.9 | 143 km | Jul 28, 08:18 UTC | 14 km NNE of Tsunagi, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.