M4.8 earthquake — 6 km SSW of Tsukuba, Japan
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 6 km SSW of Tsukuba, Japan on Sep 16, 2026 at 15:07 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 81 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 | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 80.9 km |
| Coordinates | 36.146, 140.071 |
| Time | Sep 16, 15:07 UTC |
| Location | 6 km SSW of Tsukuba, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us7000thv6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 232 km | Sep 21, 22:29 UTC | 91 km E of Namie, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.