Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.6 earthquake 90 km SSE of Hiroo, Japan
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 90 km SSE of Hiroo, Japan at May 27, 2026, 07:38 UTC, at a depth of 50 km. The epicentre was 143 km (89 mi) SE of Shizunai-furukawacho.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.6 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | May 27, 2026, 07:38 UTC |
| Depth | 49.7 km |
| Coordinates | 41.526, 143.706 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 163 km ENE of Noda, Japan | 99 km / 62 mi | depth 40 km | |
| 4.5 | 4 km NNW of Honchō, Japan | 98 km / 61 mi | depth 60 km | |
| 6.0 | 32 km SSW of Honchō, Japan | 83 km / 52 mi | depth 41 km | |
| 4.2 | 44 km SE of Honchō, Japan | 49 km / 30 mi | depth 48 km | |
| 4.2 | 110 km S of Honchō, Japan | 70 km / 43 mi | depth 45 km | |
| 4.2 | 19 km NNE of Honchō, Japan | 100 km / 62 mi | depth 69 km | |
| 4.3 | 149 km ENE of Kuji, Japan | 92 km / 57 mi | depth 35 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.