Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.9 earthquake 90 km SE of Taira, Japan
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 90 km SE of Taira, Japan at Aug 24, 2026, 15:27 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 92 km (57 mi) ESE of Katsuren-haebaru.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.9 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 24, 2026, 15:27 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 25.982, 128.704 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | 130 km SE of Itoman, Japan | 86 km / 53 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.1 | 135 km SE of Itoman, Japan | 89 km / 55 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 42 km ENE of Kunigami, Japan | 97 km / 60 mi | depth 31 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.