Minor Earthquake ● Closed

M4.9 Earthquake — 76 km SE of Taira, Japan

Event time: Last updated: Sep 2, 2026 Japan
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Magnitude 4.9 earthquake 76 km SE of Taira, Japan at a depth of 10.0 km, recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey.

Measurements

MagnitudeM4.9
Depth10.0 km
Coordinates26.1110, 128.6513
Region76 km SE of Taira, Japan
Tsunami Flag0

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Also reported by: EMSC

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Source updated 56 days ago (Aug 24, 2026 15:46 UTC) · we last heard from US Geological Survey 23 seconds ago

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