Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake 64 km E of Miyazaki, Japan
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 64 km E of Miyazaki, Japan at Aug 16, 2026, 04:37 UTC, at a depth of 35 km. The epicentre was 62 km (39 mi) ESE of Shintomi.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 16, 2026, 04:37 UTC |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 31.838, 132.089 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3 | 44 km ESE of Miyazaki, Japan | 20 km / 13 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.7 | 36 km E of Nobeoka, Japan | 76 km / 47 mi | depth 43 km | |
| 4.5 | 9 km ESE of Tsunō, Japan | 59 km / 37 mi | depth 62 km | |
| 4.2 | 23 km E of Miyazaki, Japan | 41 km / 26 mi | depth 56 km | |
| 4.3 | 59 km ESE of Miyazaki, Japan | 18 km / 11 mi | depth 17 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.