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M4.4 earthquake 54 km SSW of Miyakojima, Japan

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 54 km SSW of Miyakojima, Japan at May 9, 2026, 01:26 UTC, at a depth of 35 km. The epicentre was 54 km (34 mi) SSW of Miyakojima.

Details

Magnitude4.4 mb
TimeMay 9, 2026, 01:26 UTC
Depth35.0 km
Coordinates24.317, 125.183
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, Japan57 km / 35 midepth 49 km
4.392 km SSE of Tarama, Japan49 km / 31 midepth 10 km
4.775 km S of Miyakojima, Japan30 km / 19 midepth 10 km
4.3123 km SE of Miyakojima, Japan96 km / 59 midepth 10 km
4.3126 km SSE of Miyakojima, Japan86 km / 53 midepth 10 km
4.58 km ESE of Miyakojima, Japan52 km / 32 midepth 35 km

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