Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 49 km SE of Shima, Japan
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 49 km SE of Shima, Japan at May 21, 2026, 01:06 UTC, at a depth of 330 km. The epicentre was 49 km (31 mi) SE of Shima.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | May 21, 2026, 01:06 UTC |
| Depth | 329.8 km |
| Coordinates | 34.060, 137.257 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | 58 km SE of Shima, Japan | 10 km / 6 mi | depth 358 km | |
| 4.1 | 89 km SSE of Shima, Japan | 54 km / 34 mi | depth 363 km | |
| 4.1 | 23 km ENE of Owase, Japan | 77 km / 48 mi | depth 363 km | |
| 4.6 | 87 km SE of Kumano, Japan | 85 km / 53 mi | depth 386 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.