Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.4 earthquake 16 km SW of Honmachi, Japan
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 16 km SW of Honmachi, Japan at Aug 12, 2026, 21:21 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 14 km (9 mi) NNW of Sashiki.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.4 mwr |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 12, 2026, 21:21 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 32.421, 130.454 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| 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 | 41 km / 26 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 35 km NW of Ushibukamachi, Japan | 66 km / 41 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 11 km NW of Izumi, Japan | 33 km / 20 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 5 km SW of Honmachi, Japan | 11 km / 7 mi | depth 12 km | |
| 4.9 | 7 km WSW 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.