M4.9 earthquake — 76 km SE of Taira, Japan
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 76 km SE of Taira, Japan on Aug 24, 2026 at 15:27 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 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 | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 26.111, 128.651 |
| Time | Aug 24, 15:27 UTC |
| Location | 76 km SE of Taira, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us6000tn4p |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.7 | 96 km | Aug 21, 00:01 UTC | 6 km W of Onna, Japan |
| M4.4 | 231 km | Aug 22, 18:44 UTC | 50 km NW of Amagi, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.