Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.8 earthquake 69 km NE of Kuji, Japan
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 69 km NE of Kuji, Japan at Aug 27, 2026, 19:54 UTC, at a depth of 59 km. The epicentre was 70 km (43 mi) NE of Kuji.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.8 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 27, 2026, 19:54 UTC |
| Depth | 58.6 km |
| Coordinates | 40.634, 142.348 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 37 km E of Hachinohe, Japan | 36 km / 23 mi | depth 60 km | |
| 5.1 | 72 km ENE of Noda, Japan | 31 km / 19 mi | depth 38 km | |
| 4.2 | 99 km ENE of Noda, Japan | 46 km / 28 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.2 | 93 km ENE of Noda, Japan | 43 km / 27 mi | depth 42 km | |
| 4.5 | 86 km E of Noda, Japan | 78 km / 48 mi | depth 50 km | |
| 4.4 | 37 km NNE of Kuji, Japan | 35 km / 22 mi | depth 68 km | |
| 4.2 | 36 km NE of Kuji, Japan | 34 km / 21 mi | depth 59 km | |
| 4.2 | 103 km E of Noda, Japan | 69 km / 43 mi | depth 39 km | |
| 4.5 | 118 km E of Noda, Japan | 93 km / 58 mi | depth 20 km | |
| 4.9 | 113 km ENE of Kuji, Japan | 48 km / 30 mi | depth 40 km | |
| 4.0 | 54 km ENE of Kuji, Japan | 23 km / 14 mi | depth 47 km | |
| 4.4 | 32 km ENE of Kuji, Japan | 39 km / 24 mi | depth 57 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.