Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.9 earthquake 7 km WSW of Honmachi, Japan
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 7 km WSW of Honmachi, Japan at Aug 12, 2026, 04:05 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 7 km (4 mi) WSW of Honmachi. 2 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.9 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 12, 2026, 04:05 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 32.481, 130.528 |
| Felt reports | 2 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 6 km NE of Uto, Japan | 32 km / 20 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 35 km NW of Ushibukamachi, Japan | 74 km / 46 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 11 km NW of Izumi, Japan | 42 km / 26 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 5 km SW of Honmachi, Japan | 3 km / 2 mi | depth 12 km | |
| 4.4 | 16 km SW of Honmachi, Japan | 10 km / 6 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.