M4.4 earthquake — 90 km ESE of Tomioka, Japan
An magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred 90 km ESE of Tomioka, Japan on Aug 23, 2026 at 00:32 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 24 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 | M4.4 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 24.1 km |
| Coordinates | 36.950, 141.915 |
| Time | Aug 23, 00:32 UTC |
| Location | 90 km ESE of Tomioka, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us6000tmw4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.3 | 118 km | Aug 20, 05:28 UTC | 5 km N of Hitachi, Japan |
| M5.8 | 199 km | Aug 22, 17:00 UTC | 4 km N of Toride, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.