M4.9 earthquake — 97 km SE of Koshima, Japan
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 97 km SE of Koshima, Japan on Aug 22, 2026 at 14:56 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 | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 29.654, 131.293 |
| Time | Aug 22, 14:56 UTC |
| Location | 97 km SE of Koshima, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us7000tcdk |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.1 | 96 km | Sep 12, 20:32 UTC | 101 km S of Yudomari, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.