M4.9 earthquake — 51 km ESE of Ōfunato, Japan
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 51 km ESE of Ōfunato, Japan on Jul 3, 2026 at 01:44 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 51 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 | 51.0 km |
| Coordinates | 38.839, 142.231 |
| Time | Jul 3, 01:44 UTC |
| Location | 51 km ESE of Ōfunato, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us6000t9qx |
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 | 189 km | Jul 22, 11:11 UTC | 58 km ESE of Tomioka, Japan |
| M4.2 | 264 km | Jul 27, 18:40 UTC | 113 km S of Honchō, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.