4.9Light

M 4.9 - 89 km NE of Kuji, Japan

89 km NE of Kuji, Japan

March 26, 2026 at 4:37 PM UTC

Seismic Data

Magnitude
M4.9
Light
Depth
46.5 km
below surface
Coordinates
40.6953ยฐN, 142.5904ยฐE
epicenter
Felt Reports
1
DYFI responses
Max Intensity (CDI)
2.0
Community Internet Intensity

About This Earthquake

This was a light earthquake registering M4.9 on the moment magnitude scale. It struck at 89 km NE of Kuji, Japan at a depth of 46.5 km below the surface.

1 people submitted felt reports to the USGS Did You Feel It? system, indicating the earthquake was perceptible across a significant area.

The earthquake occurred on March 26, 2026 at 4:37 PM UTC. View the full USGS event page for detailed waveform data, station information, and ShakeMap products: USGS Event us7000s7qu.

Frequently Asked Questions

How strong was the 89 km NE of Kuji, Japan earthquake?

This was a light earthquake with a magnitude of 4.9. Earthquakes of this magnitude are felt by many but usually cause little damage.

Where was the 89 km NE of Kuji, Japan earthquake felt?

The earthquake occurred at 89 km NE of Kuji, Japan at a depth of 46.5 km. A total of 1 people submitted felt reports.

M4.9 Light Earthquake - 89 km NE of Kuji, Japan | USGS