M4.7 earthquake — 63 km NNW of Hirara, Japan
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 63 km NNW of Hirara, Japan on Jul 9, 2026 at 16:21 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 98 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 | M4.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 97.9 km |
| Coordinates | 25.356, 125.140 |
| Time | Jul 9, 16:21 UTC |
| Location | 63 km NNW of Hirara, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us7000sz8f |
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.
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.