M5.1 earthquake — 103 km ENE of Miyako, Japan
A moderate magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred 103 km ENE of Miyako, Japan on Oct 1, 2026 at 17:17 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 14 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 | M5.1 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 14.5 km |
| Coordinates | 39.856, 143.121 |
| Time | Oct 1, 17:17 UTC |
| Location | 103 km ENE of Miyako, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us6000tyw6 |
What this magnitude typically means
Moderate earthquakes are widely felt and can cause light damage close to the epicenter. The shaking you actually experience depends on how far away you are and what kind of ground you are on. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 54 km | Oct 12, 17:25 UTC | 54 km E of Miyako, Japan |
| M4.2 | 63 km | Oct 7, 01:31 UTC | 101 km ENE of Noda, Japan |
| M4.2 | 75 km | Oct 8, 19:23 UTC | 103 km ENE of Noda, Japan |
| M4.3 | 241 km | Oct 6, 01:48 UTC | 42 km SW of Urakawa, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.