M4.8 earthquake — 6 km W of Honmachi, Japan
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 6 km W of Honmachi, Japan on Jul 29, 2026 at 20:16 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 6 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 | 6.1 km |
| Coordinates | 32.512, 130.528 |
| Time | Jul 29, 20:16 UTC |
| Location | 6 km W of Honmachi, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us6000tgt4 |
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 | 107 km | Aug 16, 21:37 UTC | 14 km S of Maebaru-chūō, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.