M4.3 earthquake — 5 km WNW of Ōami, Japan
An magnitude 4.3 earthquake occurred 5 km WNW of Ōami, Japan on Aug 7, 2026 at 07:40 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 59 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 | M4.3 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 59.4 km |
| Coordinates | 35.534, 140.264 |
| Time | Aug 7, 07:40 UTC |
| Location | 5 km WNW of Ōami, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us6000tjz7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.2 | 137 km | Aug 7, 18:41 UTC | 3 km WNW of Takahagi, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.