Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 9 km WNW of Kitaibaraki, Japan
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 9 km WNW of Kitaibaraki, Japan at Aug 7, 2026, 18:41 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 9 km (6 mi) WNW of Kitaibaraki.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 7, 2026, 18:41 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 36.820, 140.654 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 3 km SSW of Funaishikawa, Japan | 44 km / 27 mi | depth 77 km | |
| 4.5 | 25 km ESE of Iwaki, Japan | 50 km / 31 mi | depth 60 km | |
| 4.4 | 8 km NNE of Ishige, Japan | 91 km / 57 mi | depth 67 km | |
| 3.9 | 18 km E of Ōarai, Japan | 57 km / 35 mi | depth 43 km | |
| 4.8 | 9 km E of Ishige, Japan | 95 km / 59 mi | depth 87 km | |
| 4.3 | 9 km NE of Tomioka, Japan | 74 km / 46 mi | depth 83 km | |
| 4.6 | 48 km ESE of Iwaki, Japan | 67 km / 42 mi | depth 49 km | |
| 4.3 | 18 km E of Funaishikawa, Japan | 42 km / 26 mi | depth 50 km | |
| 4.7 | 24 km ENE of Iwaki, Japan | 55 km / 34 mi | depth 58 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.