M4.5 earthquake near Nishinoomote, Kagoshima
793 d ago · 15 Aug 2024, 04:50 UTC 59 km ENE of Nishinoomote, Japan
What happened
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 59 km ENE of Nishinoomote, Japan on 15 Aug 2024, 04:50 UTC at a depth of 38 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.
The nearest town in our records is Nishinoomote, about 60 km away in Kagoshima, Japan.
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First reported by USGS
18 Oct 2026, 00:16 UTC
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