M4.6 earthquake — 87 km SE of Kumano, Japan
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 87 km SE of Kumano, Japan on Jul 4, 2026 at 02:56 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 386 km — a deep earthquake. Deep quakes can be felt over very large distances but usually cause less surface damage than shallow ones.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 386.0 km |
| Coordinates | 33.387, 136.832 |
| Time | Jul 4, 02:56 UTC |
| Location | 87 km SE of Kumano, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us6000ta17 |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.0 | 149 km | Jul 23, 13:18 UTC | 216 km SE of Kushimoto, Japan |
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.