M4.8 earthquake — 109 km S of Koshima, Japan
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 109 km S of Koshima, Japan on Oct 3, 2026 at 06:05 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 30 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 | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 30.0 km |
| Coordinates | 29.254, 130.655 |
| Time | Oct 3, 06:05 UTC |
| Location | 109 km S of Koshima, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us6000tzb5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.3 | 207 km | Oct 21, 15:13 UTC | 19 km S of Makurazaki, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.