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M4.4 earthquake 17 km NNW of China, Japan

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 17 km NNW of China, Japan at May 31, 2026, 01:58 UTC, at a depth of 35 km. The epicentre was 97 km (60 mi) NNE of Tsuha.

Details

Magnitude4.4 mb
TimeMay 31, 2026, 01:58 UTC
Depth35.0 km
Coordinates27.463, 128.472
Felt reports0
Tsunami flagNone
SourceUSGS event page
Fig. 1The epicentre and other earthquakes within 100 km, since the day before

02 — Around it

Other earthquakes within 100 km

Other earthquakes within 100 km since the day before this event
MagnitudeLocationDistanceDepthTime
4.542 km ENE of Kunigami, Japan70 km / 43 midepth 31 km
4.472 km NW of Iheya, Japan91 km / 56 midepth 126 km
4.452 km NW of Amagi, Japan79 km / 49 midepth 84 km
4.313 km SSE of Wadomari, Japan31 km / 19 midepth 68 km
4.687 km NW of Amagi, Japan94 km / 58 midepth 10 km

USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.