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M4.2 earthquake 57 km SSW of Miyakojima, Japan

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 57 km SSW of Miyakojima, Japan at Mar 23, 2026, 09:59 UTC, at a depth of 32 km. The epicentre was 58 km (36 mi) SSW of Miyakojima.

Details

Magnitude4.2 mwr
TimeMar 23, 2026, 09:59 UTC
Depth31.9 km
Coordinates24.293, 125.133
Felt reports0
Tsunami flagNone
SourceUSGS event page
Fig. 1The epicentre and other earthquakes within 100 km, since the day before

02 — Around it

Other earthquakes within 100 km

Other earthquakes within 100 km since the day before this event
MagnitudeLocationDistanceDepthTime
4.68 km E of Miyakojima, Japan61 km / 38 midepth 49 km
4.392 km SSE of Tarama, Japan45 km / 28 midepth 10 km
4.775 km S of Miyakojima, Japan32 km / 20 midepth 10 km
4.3123 km SE of Miyakojima, Japan99 km / 61 midepth 10 km
4.3126 km SSE of Miyakojima, Japan87 km / 54 midepth 10 km
4.58 km ESE of Miyakojima, Japan57 km / 35 midepth 35 km
4.454 km SSW of Miyakojima, Japan6 km / 4 midepth 35 km
4.640 km N of Hirara, Japan99 km / 62 midepth 10 km
4.062 km ESE of Miyakojima, Japan87 km / 54 midepth 54 km
4.272 km SE of Tarama, Japan19 km / 12 midepth 36 km

USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.