M4.5 earthquake — 11 km NE of Urakawa, Japan
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 11 km NE of Urakawa, Japan on Aug 23, 2026 at 16:36 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 63 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 | 63.2 km |
| Coordinates | 42.233, 142.882 |
| Time | Aug 23, 16:36 UTC |
| Location | 11 km NE of Urakawa, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us6000tmzm |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M6.0 | 45 km | Aug 23, 13:44 UTC | 33 km SSW of Honchō, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.