Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.9 earthquake 5 km S of Sakai, Japan
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 5 km S of Sakai, Japan at Sep 28, 2026, 19:45 UTC, at a depth of 69 km. The epicentre was 6 km (4 mi) ENE of Sugito. 69 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.9 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Sep 28, 2026, 19:45 UTC |
| Depth | 68.5 km |
| Coordinates | 36.047, 139.789 |
| Felt reports | 69 |
| 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 | 2 km N of Honchō, Japan | 40 km / 25 mi | depth 90 km | |
| 4.2 | 9 km W of Ōami, Japan | 69 km / 43 mi | depth 57 km | |
| 4.7 | 4 km SE of Narutō, Japan | 80 km / 49 mi | depth 67 km | |
| 4.3 | 3 km SSW of Funaishikawa, Japan | 81 km / 50 mi | depth 77 km | |
| 4.6 | 9 km NNE of Midori, Japan | 67 km / 42 mi | depth 96 km | |
| 4.9 | 3 km WSW of Shibayama, Japan | 69 km / 43 mi | depth 73 km | |
| 4.5 | 3 km ESE of Sugito, Japan | 4 km / 3 mi | depth 67 km | |
| 5.3 | 0 km NNE of Yōkaichiba, Japan | 79 km / 49 mi | depth 42 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.