Earthquakes on August 4, 2022
306
EARTHQUAKES on August 4, 2022
24-hour UTC period · USGS data
LARGEST: M5.7 — Izu Islands, Japan region
12 km deep
Elevated activitycompared to daily average (~250/day)
Magnitude Breakdown
M5.0+
10
M4.0–4.9
49
M3.0–3.9
12
M2.0–2.9
45
M1.0–1.9
190
Activity Summary
306
Total earthquakes
~250
Daily average
Elevated
Activity level
10
M5.0+ events
Geographic Breakdown
By US State
Top Countries (International)
Significant Earthquakes (M4.5+)
5.7
Izu Islands, Japan region
03:39 UTC · 11.5 km deep
5.4
64 km ENE of Namie, Japan
00:48 UTC · 50.2 km deep
Felt by 20
5.3
Izu Islands, Japan region
03:36 UTC · 10.0 km deep
5.1
Izu Islands, Japan region
18:06 UTC · 10.0 km deep
5.1
Izu Islands, Japan region
17:34 UTC · 10.0 km deep
5.0
Izu Islands, Japan region
18:07 UTC · 10.0 km deep
5.0
Izu Islands, Japan region
14:41 UTC · 10.0 km deep
5.0
139 km E of ‘Ohonua, Tonga
06:39 UTC · 10.0 km deep
Earthquake Map — August 4, 2022

All Earthquakes — August 4, 2022
Showing 30 of 116 (filtered from 306)
(Filtered to M2.0+. Change the magnitude filter to see smaller events.)
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2022-08-04 2022-08-04 23:06:15 UTC | 4.9mb | southern East Pacific Rise -42.665°, -110.505° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On August 4, 2022 at 23:06 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck near southern East Pacific Rise. See the M4.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-08-04 2022-08-04 23:00:20 UTC | 2.2ml | 23 km WNW of Volcano, Hawaii 19.507°, -155.451° | 2.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On August 4, 2022, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 23 km WNW of Volcano, Hawaii at 23:00 UTC. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-08-04 2022-08-04 22:15:44 UTC | 2.4md | 14 km NNE of Puako, Hawaii 20.099°, -155.801° | 18.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 14 km NNE of Puako, Hawaii came in on August 4, 2022 at 22:15 UTC. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-08-04 2022-08-04 22:10:07 UTC | 2.3md | 14 km SSE of Guánica, Puerto Rico 17.847°, -66.864° | 5.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.3 earthquake was recorded 14 km SSE of Guánica, Puerto Rico on August 4, 2022 at 22:10 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.5 earthquake that occurred about 14 hours earlier. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-08-04 2022-08-04 22:06:56 UTC | 2.3md | 13 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico 17.859°, -66.848° | 7.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
August 4, 2022 brought a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 13 km SSE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico, logged at 22:06 UTC. Coming 14 hours after a magnitude 2.5 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-08-04 2022-08-04 22:04:59 UTC | 2.0md | 6 km SSE of P?hala, Hawaii 19.153°, -155.454° | 30.9 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
On August 4, 2022 at 22:04 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck 6 km SSE of P?hala, Hawaii. Coming 8 hours after a magnitude 2.4 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-08-04 2022-08-04 20:57:23 UTC | 2.8ml | 298 km SSE of Chenega, Alaska 57.563°, -146.164° | 11.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 20:57 UTC on August 4, 2022, a magnitude 2.8 tremor occurred 298 km SSE of Chenega, Alaska. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-08-04 2022-08-04 20:35:23 UTC | 4.7mb | central Mid-Atlantic Ridge 7.984°, -37.832° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.7 earthquake near central Mid-Atlantic Ridge at 20:35 UTC on August 4, 2022. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-08-04 2022-08-04 20:20:46 UTC | 2.1ml | 5 km NW of McCall, Idaho 44.942°, -116.151° | 5.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 5 km NW of McCall, Idaho came in on August 4, 2022 at 20:20 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-08-04 2022-08-04 20:19:32 UTC | 4.5mb | central Mid-Atlantic Ridge 7.985°, -37.941° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.5 earthquake near central Mid-Atlantic Ridge with origin time 20:19 UTC on August 4, 2022. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-08-04 2022-08-04 20:10:17 UTC | 2.7ml | 127 km SE of McCarthy, Alaska 60.603°, -141.309° | 14.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.7 seismic event took place 127 km SE of McCarthy, Alaska on August 4, 2022 at 20:10 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 4 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. See the M2.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-08-04 2022-08-04 19:44:58 UTC | 2.2md | 11km W of The Geysers, CA 38.775°, -122.883° | 3.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 19:44 UTC on August 4, 2022, a magnitude 2.2 tremor occurred 11km W of The Geysers, CA. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-08-04 2022-08-04 19:41:44 UTC | 2.5ml | 191 km S of Atka, Alaska 50.471°, -174.195° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 191 km S of Atka, Alaska with origin time 19:41 UTC on August 4, 2022. The event was offshore. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-08-04 2022-08-04 19:37:33 UTC | 4.7mb | Kermadec Islands region -27.232°, -176.254° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 4.7 event was detected in the Kermadec Islands region on August 4, 2022, with origin time 19:37 UTC. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-08-04 2022-08-04 19:29:25 UTC | 4.4mb | Izu Islands, Japan region 32.554°, 142.410° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
August 4, 2022 brought a magnitude 4.4 earthquake in the Izu Islands, Japan region, logged at 19:29 UTC. Coming 16 hours after a magnitude 5.7 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-08-04 2022-08-04 19:23:54 UTC | 4.5mb | Izu Islands, Japan region 32.692°, 142.642° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On August 4, 2022, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.5 earthquake in the Izu Islands, Japan region at 19:23 UTC. Coming 16 hours after a magnitude 5.7 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-08-04 2022-08-04 19:08:10 UTC | 4.6mb | Afghanistan-Tajikistan-Pakistan region 36.481°, 71.323° | 98.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.6 seismic event took place in the Afghanistan-Tajikistan-Pakistan region on August 4, 2022 at 19:08 UTC. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-08-04 2022-08-04 18:38:23 UTC | 4.5mb | Carlsberg Ridge 1.617°, 66.993° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 18:38 UTC on August 4, 2022, a magnitude 4.5 tremor occurred near Carlsberg Ridge. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-08-04 2022-08-04 18:28:10 UTC | 4.4mb | Kermadec Islands region -27.205°, -176.218° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On August 4, 2022 at 18:28 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck in the Kermadec Islands region. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-08-04 2022-08-04 18:07:03 UTC | 5.0mww | Izu Islands, Japan region 32.570°, 142.292° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 5.0 earthquake in the Izu Islands, Japan region at 18:07 UTC on August 4, 2022. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 5.1 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. See the M5.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-08-04 2022-08-04 18:06:17 UTC | 5.1mww | Izu Islands, Japan region 32.574°, 142.337° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On August 4, 2022, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 5.1 earthquake in the Izu Islands, Japan region at 18:06 UTC. It arrived roughly 14 hours after a larger magnitude 5.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. See the M5.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-08-04 2022-08-04 18:00:48 UTC | 2.1md | 21 km SE of P?hala, Hawaii 19.049°, -155.351° | 31.5 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
At 18:00 UTC on August 4, 2022, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 21 km SE of P?hala, Hawaii. Coming 4 hours after a magnitude 2.4 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event was offshore. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-08-04 2022-08-04 17:58:43 UTC | 4.3mb | 12 km S of Hukay, Philippines 13.734°, 120.715° | 189.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded 12 km S of Hukay, Philippines on August 4, 2022 at 17:58 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-08-04 2022-08-04 17:48:56 UTC | 4.2mb | Izu Islands, Japan region 32.614°, 142.485° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 4.2 event was detected in the Izu Islands, Japan region on August 4, 2022, with origin time 17:48 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.7 earthquake that occurred about 14 hours earlier. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-08-04 2022-08-04 17:39:31 UTC | 4.9mb | southwest of Sumatra, Indonesia -1.056°, 97.356° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake was recorded southwest of Sumatra, Indonesia on August 4, 2022 at 17:39 UTC. See the M4.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-08-04 2022-08-04 17:38:05 UTC | 4.4mb | Izu Islands, Japan region 32.485°, 142.395° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded in the Izu Islands, Japan region on August 4, 2022 at 17:38 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.7 earthquake that occurred about 14 hours earlier. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-08-04 2022-08-04 17:34:57 UTC | 5.1mww | Izu Islands, Japan region 32.538°, 142.400° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 17:34 UTC on August 4, 2022, a magnitude 5.1 tremor occurred in the Izu Islands, Japan region. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.7 earthquake that occurred about 14 hours earlier. See the M5.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-08-04 2022-08-04 17:30:05 UTC | 4.3mb | Izu Islands, Japan region 32.537°, 142.530° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.3 earthquake in the Izu Islands, Japan region with origin time 17:30 UTC on August 4, 2022. It arrived roughly 14 hours after a larger magnitude 5.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-08-04 2022-08-04 17:28:29 UTC | 4.5mb | Izu Islands, Japan region 32.608°, 142.392° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.5 earthquake in the Izu Islands, Japan region at 17:28 UTC on August 4, 2022. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.7 earthquake that occurred about 14 hours earlier. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-08-04 2022-08-04 17:23:12 UTC | 4.5mwr | 89 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina -24.298°, -67.200° | 183.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 4.5 event was detected 89 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina on August 4, 2022, with origin time 17:23 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
Legend:
Mag: Magnitude (magType = ml, mb, mw, etc.)
Felt: Number of DYFI felt reports
MMI: Modified Mercalli Intensity (I-X+)
Alert: PAGER alert level
Depth: Shallow (<70km), Intermediate, Deep (>300km)
Status: Auto = preliminary, Reviewed = verified by seismologist
Click any row to see additional technical details.
About This Page
This page shows all earthquakes recorded by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program during the 24-hour UTC period on August 4, 2022. Data includes all events of magnitude 1.0 or greater. Past earthquake data is considered final after review by USGS seismologists.