4.8
Earthquake Details: 69 km from Sarubetsu, Hokkaido, Japan
8/2/2026, 2:49:00 PM
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred near 69 km from Sarubetsu, Hokkaido, Japan on 8/2/2026 at 2:49:00 PM. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 600 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: reportedType: earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth600 km
Significance
Latitude42.3000
Longitude143.0000
Event IDjma:20260802234955
Magnitude4.8
Updated:8/2/2026, 2:53:00 PM
External Resources
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Time & depth
- Local time
- 8/2/2026, 11:49:00 PM GMT+9
- UTC
- 8/2/2026, 2:49:00 PM UTC
600 km · Deep-focus
More than 300 km deep. Deep earthquakes can be felt across a wide area.
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Aug 2, 2026, 02:53 PM UTC.
Data sources:
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- JMA — Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
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