M4.8 earthquake — 64 km ENE of Noda, Japan
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 64 km ENE of Noda, Japan on Aug 2, 2026 at 00:45 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 56 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 | 56.4 km |
| Coordinates | 40.302, 142.532 |
| Time | Aug 2, 00:45 UTC |
| Location | 64 km ENE of Noda, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us6000thjm |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.3 | 17 km | Jul 30, 16:20 UTC | 48 km ENE of Noda, Japan |
| M4.2 | 102 km | Jul 27, 18:40 UTC | 113 km S of Honchō, Japan |
| M5.5 | 128 km | Aug 1, 02:48 UTC | 57 km E of Mutsu, Japan |
| M4.1 | 136 km | Jul 31, 22:01 UTC | 117 km ESE of Yamada, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.