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M4.8 Depth: 41.6 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Hyuga, Miyazaki Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-06-30 23:40:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Hyuga, Miyazaki Prefecture (Japan) on June 30, 2026 at 23:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 42 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
41.6 km
UTC time
2026-06-30 23:40:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
Miyazaki Prefecture
City
Hyuga
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.39730, 131.53400
Temperature
24.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 41.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 41.6 km
Shallow
41.6 km
41.6 km — close to the regional average (35.9 km)
Regional average: 35.9 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Estimated impact

5 Felt reports · max reported intensity 2.9

Tectonic context

Located on the Amur Plate.
Near the boundary Amur ↔ Okinawa · about 62 km away

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