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M4.8 Depth: 11.7 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-07-29 20:16:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 29, 2026 at 20:16 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture (Japan). With a focal depth of about 12 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Japan: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
11.7 km
UTC time
2026-07-29 20:16:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
Kumamoto Prefecture
City
Yatsushiro
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.49530, 130.51590
Temperature
29.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.7 km
Shallow
11.7 km
11.7 km — shallower than the regional average (32.9 km)
Regional average: 32.9 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 Amur Plate.
Near the boundary Amur ↔ Okinawa · about 55 km away

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