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M4.8 Depth: 34.9 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 110 km E of Miyako, Japan

UTC time: 2026-08-28 23:10:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near 110 km E of Miyako, Japan on August 28, 2026 at 23:10 UTC. With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
34.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-28 23:10:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
39.65540, 143.23370
Temperature
22.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 34.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 34.9 km
Shallow
34.9 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Okhotsk Plate.
Near the boundary Pacific ↔ Okhotsk · about 85 km away

Volcanoes nearby

  • Iwatesan
    Distance: 192 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'038 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Japan
  • Hachimantai
    Distance: 206 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'613 m ·Last eruption: -5350 ·Japan
  • Akita-Komagatake
    Distance: 209 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'637 m ·Last eruption: 1971 ·Japan
  • Akita-Yakeyama
    Distance: 214 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'366 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Japan
  • Towada
    Distance: 222 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'011 m ·Last eruption: 915 ·Japan
  • Kurikomayama
    Distance: 224 km ·Stratovolcano ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Japan

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