Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.8 earthquake 53 km NNW of Hirara, Japan
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 53 km NNW of Hirara, Japan at Mar 5, 2026, 16:37 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 54 km (33 mi) NNW of Hirara.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.8 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Mar 5, 2026, 16:37 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 25.218, 125.025 |
| 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 | 8 km E of Miyakojima, Japan | 61 km / 38 mi | depth 49 km | |
| 4.6 | 111 km N of Hirara, Japan | 73 km / 46 mi | depth 129 km | |
| 4.3 | 89 km NNE of Hirara, Japan | 75 km / 46 mi | depth 80 km | |
| 4.7 | 63 km NNW of Hirara, Japan | 19 km / 12 mi | depth 98 km | |
| 4.4 | 90 km N of Hirara, Japan | 50 km / 31 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 8 km ESE of Miyakojima, Japan | 64 km / 40 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.3 | 55 km NNW of Tarama, Japan | 64 km / 40 mi | depth 101 km | |
| 4.4 | 54 km NNW of Tarama, Japan | 63 km / 39 mi | depth 101 km | |
| 4.6 | 40 km N of Hirara, Japan | 28 km / 18 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.7 | 42 km N of Hirara, Japan | 27 km / 17 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.7 | 63 km NW of Hirara, Japan | 11 km / 7 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.8 | 51 km NNW of Hirara, Japan | 4 km / 3 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.7 | 24 km NNE of Hirara, Japan | 46 km / 29 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.9 | 53 km NW of Hirara, Japan | 3 km / 2 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.