Earthquake report · M 4.2

M4.2 earthquake 23 km from Miyazaki, Japan

USGS · updated Sep 24, 2026, 00:49 UTC

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was recorded on Sep 2, 2026, 8:24 AM (GMT+9) 23 km E of Miyazaki, Japan at a depth of 56 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 31.89°, 131.66° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.2
Depth (km): 56
Local time: Sep 2, 2026, 8:24 AM (GMT+9)
UTC time: 2026-09-01 23:24
Coordinates: 31.890, 131.658

Updates

M 4.2 - 23 km E of Miyazaki, JapanSep 24, 2026, 00:49 UTC

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Saved source report · captured Oct 30, 2026, 11:01 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.