Calamity
lowEarthquakeCalamity Score: 11

M 4.4 Earthquake

1h agoJapanSource: emsc

KYUSHU, JAPAN

Geographic Context

This earthquake event occurred in Japan, situated along the Pacific Ring of Fire, one of the most seismically active zones on Earth.

Event Assessment

This event is an earthquake of magnitude 4.4. Calamity.live has classified it as "low" severity with a severity value of 26.4. The computed Calamity Score is 11 out of 100, suggesting contained impact at this time. The primary scoring components are: historical (80), intensity (8). Data for this event was sourced from emsc, one of the 250 scientific monitoring sources aggregated by Calamity.live.

Regional Monitoring Context

Japan has a documented history of earthquake events. Seismic monitoring in the region draws on data from multiple agencies including USGS, EMSC, and regional networks. Understanding local seismicity helps emergency management agencies plan for potential future events and assess building code adequacy. Earthquake hazard in any region depends on fault proximity, soil conditions, and building vulnerability — factors that can vary significantly even within a single metropolitan area.

Event Data

TypeEarthquake
Severitylow
Severity Value26.4
Calamity Score11 / 100
Confidence64%
Coordinates32.5000, 130.5000
Timestamp2026-08-04T05:06:30.000Z
Sourcehttps://www.seismicportal.eu/eventdetail.html?unid=20260804_0000059

Score Breakdown

0
cascading
8
intensity
80
historical
0
population

Technical Details

Mag4.4
AuthJMA
Depth0
RegionKYUSHU, JAPAN
MagTypem
SourceId2037318

Safety Information

If you feel shaking: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Move away from windows, heavy objects, and exterior walls. After shaking stops, check for injuries and structural damage. Be prepared for aftershocks, which can occur minutes to months after the mainshock. Follow instructions from local emergency management authorities.

This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.

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Calamity.live data shows a earthquake event with CalamityScore 11/100 (Japan), based on data from emsc. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 197 scientific monitoring sources.