M4.2 earthquake — 69 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan
An magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred 69 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan on Aug 8, 2026 at 01:32 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 35 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 | M4.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 42.360, 144.558 |
| Time | Aug 8, 01:32 UTC |
| Location | 69 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us6000tj5u |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.8 | 220 km | Aug 11, 21:45 UTC | 81 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.