M4.4 earthquake — 102 km E of Miyako, Japan
An magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred 102 km E of Miyako, Japan on Sep 29, 2026 at 06:16 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 37 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.4 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 36.9 km |
| Coordinates | 39.685, 143.135 |
| Time | Sep 29, 06:16 UTC |
| Location | 102 km E of Miyako, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us6000tyap |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.1 | 22 km | Oct 1, 17:17 UTC | 108 km ENE of Miyako, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.