Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.4 earthquake 8 km ENE of Maibara, Japan
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 8 km ENE of Maibara, Japan at Aug 9, 2026, 15:48 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 9 km (5 mi) ENE of Maibara. 9 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.4 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 9, 2026, 15:48 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 35.347, 136.372 |
| Felt reports | 9 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 7 km NW of Takatsuki, Japan | 89 km / 55 mi | depth 371 km | |
| 4.4 | 11 km E of Seto, Japan | 78 km / 49 mi | depth 286 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.