Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.9 earthquake 19 km N of Honchō, Japan
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 19 km N of Honchō, Japan at Aug 2, 2026, 14:49 UTC, at a depth of 52 km. The epicentre was 45 km (28 mi) E of Shizunai-furukawacho. 2 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.9 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 2, 2026, 14:49 UTC |
| Depth | 52.3 km |
| Coordinates | 42.304, 142.918 |
| Felt reports | 2 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | 33 km NE of Shizunai-furukawachō, Japan | 38 km / 24 mi | depth 94 km | |
| 4.3 | 42 km SW of Urakawa, Japan | 62 km / 38 mi | depth 71 km | |
| 4.2 | 20 km SW of Urakawa, Japan | 40 km / 25 mi | depth 71 km | |
| 4.1 | 30 km SW of Urakawa, Japan | 50 km / 31 mi | depth 83 km | |
| 4.3 | 33 km S of Shizunai-furukawachō, Japan | 57 km / 35 mi | depth 66 km | |
| 4.5 | 16 km SW of Urakawa, Japan | 37 km / 23 mi | depth 64 km | |
| 4.6 | 34 km SSW of Shizunai-furukawachō, Japan | 64 km / 40 mi | depth 61 km | |
| 4.5 | 4 km NNW of Honchō, Japan | 16 km / 10 mi | depth 60 km | |
| 6.0 | 32 km SSW of Honchō, Japan | 51 km / 32 mi | depth 41 km | |
| 4.3 | 28 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawachō, Japan | 24 km / 15 mi | depth 97 km | |
| 4.2 | 44 km SE of Honchō, Japan | 61 km / 38 mi | depth 48 km | |
| 4.3 | 26 km WSW of Urakawa, Japan | 46 km / 28 mi | depth 72 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.