M4.8 earthquake — 6 km S of Asahi, Japan
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 6 km S of Asahi, Japan on Nov 3, 2026 at 05:40 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 52 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 | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 52.3 km |
| Coordinates | 35.659, 140.648 |
| Time | Nov 3, 05:40 UTC |
| Location | 6 km S of Asahi, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us7000tv3q |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.5 | 7 km | Oct 28, 15:07 UTC | 5 km ESE of Asahi, Japan |
| M4.7 | 13 km | Oct 28, 18:32 UTC | 6 km N of Asahi, Japan |
| M4.3 | 21 km | Oct 28, 20:22 UTC | 10 km SSE of Hasaki, Japan |
| M4.5 | 257 km | Oct 31, 00:32 UTC | 223 km SE of Katsuura, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.