M4.6 earthquake — 9 km NE of Kuji, Japan
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 9 km NE of Kuji, Japan on Jul 8, 2026 at 07:35 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 74 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 73.6 km |
| Coordinates | 40.239, 141.857 |
| Time | Jul 8, 07:35 UTC |
| Location | 9 km NE of Kuji, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us6000tavs |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.2 | 143 km | Jul 27, 18:40 UTC | 113 km S of Honchō, Japan |
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.