M4.6 earthquake — 8 km W of Honmachi, Japan
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 8 km W of Honmachi, Japan on Jul 29, 2026 at 14:02 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 32.512, 130.508 |
| Time | Jul 29, 14:02 UTC |
| Location | 8 km W of Honmachi, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us6000tgn1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.9 | 8 km | Aug 12, 04:05 UTC | 14 km WSW of Honmachi, Japan |
| M4.3 | 14 km | Aug 8, 23:02 UTC | 16 km E of Amakusa, Japan |
| M4.6 | 26 km | Aug 6, 10:49 UTC | 5 km ENE of Matsubase, Japan |
| M4.3 | 192 km | Aug 10, 22:59 UTC | 48 km ENE of Nishinoomote, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.