Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.9 earthquake 12 km NNW of Ōmachi, Japan
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 12 km NNW of Ōmachi, Japan at Apr 18, 2026, 04:20 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 12 km (8 mi) NNW of Omachi. 4 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.9 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Apr 18, 2026, 04:20 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 36.596, 137.801 |
| Felt reports | 4 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 19 km ESE of Nyūzen, Japan | 30 km / 18 mi | depth 213 km | |
| 4.4 | 30 km N of Jōetsu, Japan | 97 km / 60 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 25 km NW of Takayama, Japan | 72 km / 45 mi | depth 262 km | |
| 4.9 | 10 km SSW of Hakuba, Japan | 3 km / 2 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.