M4.8 earthquake — 9 km E of Ishige, Japan
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 9 km E of Ishige, Japan on Sep 16, 2026 at 15:07 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 87 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 87.4 km |
| Coordinates | 36.108, 140.067 |
| Time | Sep 16, 15:07 UTC |
| Location | 9 km E of Ishige, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us7000thv6 |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.7 | 72 km | Oct 11, 16:24 UTC | 6 km ESE of Tōgane, Japan |
| M4.4 | 157 km | Oct 15, 02:05 UTC | 100 km ESE of Takahagi, Japan |
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.