M4.4 earthquake — 50 km NW of Amagi, Japan
An magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred 50 km NW of Amagi, Japan on Aug 22, 2026 at 18:44 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 91 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.4 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 90.8 km |
| Coordinates | 28.190, 128.614 |
| Time | Aug 22, 18:44 UTC |
| Location | 50 km NW of Amagi, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us6000tmtp |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 119 km | Aug 19, 11:43 UTC | 151 km NW of Uken, Japan |
| M4.7 | 207 km | Aug 21, 00:01 UTC | 6 km W of Onna, Japan |
| M4.9 | 231 km | Aug 24, 15:27 UTC | 76 km SE of Taira, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.