Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.4 earthquake 30 km N of Jōetsu, Japan
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 30 km N of Jōetsu, Japan at May 31, 2026, 20:54 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 30 km (19 mi) N of Joetsu.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.4 mwr |
|---|---|
| Time | May 31, 2026, 20:54 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 37.417, 138.182 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | 6 km E of Kariwa, Japan | 45 km / 28 mi | depth 167 km | |
| 4.5 | 19 km ESE of Nyūzen, Japan | 76 km / 48 mi | depth 213 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.