Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.8 earthquake 51 km NNW of Hirara, Japan
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 51 km NNW of Hirara, Japan at Mar 6, 2026, 22:39 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 51 km (32 mi) NNW of Hirara.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.8 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Mar 6, 2026, 22:39 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 25.214, 125.068 |
| 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 | 58 km / 36 mi | depth 49 km | |
| 4.6 | 111 km N of Hirara, Japan | 72 km / 45 mi | depth 129 km | |
| 4.3 | 89 km NNE of Hirara, Japan | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 80 km | |
| 4.7 | 63 km NNW of Hirara, Japan | 17 km / 11 mi | depth 98 km | |
| 4.4 | 90 km N of Hirara, Japan | 48 km / 30 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 8 km ESE of Miyakojima, Japan | 61 km / 38 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.3 | 55 km NNW of Tarama, Japan | 68 km / 42 mi | depth 101 km | |
| 4.4 | 54 km NNW of Tarama, Japan | 67 km / 42 mi | depth 101 km | |
| 4.6 | 40 km N of Hirara, Japan | 24 km / 15 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.7 | 42 km N of Hirara, Japan | 23 km / 14 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.7 | 63 km NW of Hirara, Japan | 15 km / 9 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.7 | 24 km NNE of Hirara, Japan | 42 km / 26 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.