M4.5 earthquake — 104 km E of Tomioka, Japan
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 104 km E of Tomioka, Japan on Sep 14, 2026 at 07:33 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 35 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 37.266, 142.189 |
| Time | Sep 14, 07:33 UTC |
| Location | 104 km E of Tomioka, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us7000thbl |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 88 km | Oct 7, 00:22 UTC | 37 km ESE of Iwaki, Japan |
| M4.3 | 163 km | Oct 7, 22:14 UTC | 15 km ENE of Ōarai, Japan |
| M5.3 | 227 km | Oct 1, 12:27 UTC | 0 km NNE of Yōkaichiba, Japan |
| M4.9 | 238 km | Oct 7, 19:13 UTC | 13 km SE of Yokoshiba, Japan |
| M4.5 | 254 km | Oct 1, 21:01 UTC | 2 km NE of Satte, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.