M4.70 Earthquake – 70 km NNW of Hirara, Japan

9 July 2026, 16:21 UTC · 3 hours ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 4.70 earthquake struck 70 km NNW of Hirara, Japan on 9 July 2026, 16:21 UTC, at a depth of 104.2 km. This was a light earthquake usually felt by people nearby.

Magnitude
4.70 (mb)
Location
70 km NNW of Hirara, Japan
Date & time
9 July 2026, 16:21 UTC
Coordinates
25.3774, 125.0105
Depth
104.15 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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