Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.8 earthquake 38 km SSW of Nemuro, Japan
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 38 km SSW of Nemuro, Japan at May 1, 2026, 17:19 UTC, at a depth of 49 km. The epicentre was 38 km (24 mi) SSW of Nemuro.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.8 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | May 1, 2026, 17:19 UTC |
| Depth | 48.7 km |
| Coordinates | 42.991, 145.449 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 72 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan | 88 km / 55 mi | depth 42 km | |
| 4.4 | 28 km SSE of Nemuro, Japan | 27 km / 17 mi | depth 68 km | |
| 4.3 | 60 km SSE of Nemuro, Japan | 34 km / 21 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 5.0 | 27 km SSE of Nemuro, Japan | 24 km / 15 mi | depth 91 km | |
| 4.1 | 27 km SSW of Kushiro, Japan | 98 km / 61 mi | depth 107 km | |
| 4.4 | 45 km ENE of Nemuro, Japan | 73 km / 45 mi | depth 99 km | |
| 4.3 | 82 km SSE of Akkeshi, Japan | 65 km / 40 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.3 | 51 km ESE of Akkeshi, Japan | 17 km / 11 mi | depth 76 km | |
| 4.5 | 74 km ESE of Nemuro, Japan | 82 km / 51 mi | depth 66 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.