Earthquake M4.8 – Off East Coast of Honshu, Japan
Origin Time (UTC)
17:10:16 08.05.26
Magnitude
4.8 mb
Agency
EMSC, GFZ, JMA, USGS
Coordinates
39.950000°N 143.280000°E
Energy Release
239.01 t
Weather
N/A
Depth
10 KM
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck Off East Coast of Honshu, Japan on May 8, 2026. Based on seismic calculations, the event released an energy equivalent to approximately 239.01 t of TNT. The earthquake originated at a depth of 10 km below the surface.
Nearby Events
| Time | Mag | Epicenter | Explore |
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17:45:04
04/06/2026
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4.8
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Eastern Honshu, Japan
40.2200°N 140.3500°E |
10 KM |
EMSC, GFZ
|
MAP
EVENT
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17:44:45
04/06/2026
|
4.7
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144 km E of Miyako, Japan
39.8257°N 143.6150°E |
10 KM |
EMSC, USGS
|
MAP
EVENT
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13:30:55
01/06/2026
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4.6
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Near East Coast Of Honshu, Japan
39.2900°N 142.8900°E |
33 KM |
EMSC, USGS
|
MAP
EVENT
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12:36:00
31/05/2026
|
4.3
|
Off the Coast of Iwate Prefecture
40.4000°N 142.5000°E |
20 KM |
EMSC, GFZ, USGS
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MAP
EVENT
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10:58:00
31/05/2026
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4.2
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Off the Coast of Iwate Prefecture
40.1000°N 142.4000°E |
40 KM |
EMSC, GFZ, USGS
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MAP
EVENT
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