According to JMA, a magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck near Off the northwest Coast of Amami- Oshima Island on September 22, 2026. It was recorded at 07:46 PM GMT+9 at a depth of 20 km.
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Magnitude
M4.9
Mj · Light
Depth
20 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
10:46:00 AM
September 22, 2026
Local time
07:46 PM
September 22, 2026 · GMT+9
The epicenter was about 327 km from Naha.
Since this earthquake, 1 earthquake have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M3.8.
| Time (UTC) | Magnitude | Depth | Location | Distance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3.8 | 90 km | Adjacent Sea of Tokara Islands | 44 km | JMA |
The earthquake occurred near Off the northwest Coast of Amami- Oshima Island at 29.000° N, 128.700° E, at a depth of 20 km. The nearest town was Naha, about 327 km away.
JMA reported a magnitude of Mj 4.9 (light). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Since this earthquake, 1 earthquake have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M3.8.
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