M4.9 earthquake 244 km N of Hirara, Japan
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 244 km N of Hirara, Japan at Nov 26, 6:55 AM ET, 260 km deep, light – felt by most people nearby, rattling windows, rarely damage. 1 people reported feeling it.
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| Magnitude | 4.9 mww |
| Time | 26 Nov 2025, 11:55 UTC |
| Location | 27.012°, 125.342° – 244 km N of Hirara, Japan |
| Depth | 259.7 km |
| Felt reports | 1 |
| USGS event | us7000rdwz |
Other earthquakes nearby this year
| Mag. | Where | When (ET) | Depth | Felt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | 155 km N of Hirara, Japan | Dec 18, 11:35 PM 302 d ago | 185 km | – |
| 4.2 | 219 km W of Ie, Japan | May 29, 11:20 AM 140 d ago | 230 km | – |
About this earthquake
How strong was the 244 km N of Hirara, Japan earthquake?
Magnitude 4.9 (mww), light – felt by most people nearby, rattling windows, rarely damage. Depth 260 km.
Was it felt?
1 people reported feeling it to the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey; the highest reported intensity was 2.0.
Were there aftershocks?
No earthquakes within 100 km have followed so far in our records.
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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.