M4.5 earthquake — 1 km SSW of Tokorozawa, Japan
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 1 km SSW of Tokorozawa, Japan on Oct 7, 2026 at 19:36 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 103 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 103.0 km |
| Coordinates | 35.791, 139.463 |
| Time | Oct 7, 19:36 UTC |
| Location | 1 km SSW of Tokorozawa, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us6000u0uc |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.7 | 107 km | Oct 28, 18:32 UTC | 6 km N of Asahi, Japan |
| M5.5 | 113 km | Oct 28, 15:07 UTC | 5 km ESE of Asahi, Japan |
| M4.3 | 129 km | Oct 28, 20:22 UTC | 10 km SSE of Hasaki, Japan |
| M4.8 | 262 km | Oct 27, 00:25 UTC | 54 km E of Tomioka, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.