Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 69 km E of Onagawa Chō, Japan
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 69 km E of Onagawa Chō, Japan at Aug 4, 2026, 14:00 UTC, at a depth of 56 km. The epicentre was 82 km (51 mi) E of Ishinomaki. 1 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mwr |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 4, 2026, 14:00 UTC |
| Depth | 55.8 km |
| Coordinates | 38.356, 142.233 |
| Felt reports | 1 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 74 km SSE of Onagawa Chō, Japan | 66 km / 41 mi | depth 53 km | |
| 4.4 | 45 km SSE of Ōfunato, Japan | 46 km / 29 mi | depth 57 km | |
| 4.4 | 42 km SE of Onagawa Chō, Japan | 43 km / 27 mi | depth 65 km | |
| 4.5 | 91 km E of Namie, Japan | 94 km / 58 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.3 | 66 km ESE of Onagawa Chō, Japan | 18 km / 11 mi | depth 49 km | |
| 4.4 | 95 km SE of Onagawa Chō, Japan | 64 km / 40 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.2 | 76 km SSE of Onagawa Chō, Japan | 66 km / 41 mi | depth 63 km | |
| 4.1 | 22 km SE of Ōfunato, Japan | 69 km / 43 mi | depth 71 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.