M4.2 earthquake — 118 km E of Miyako, Japan
An magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred 118 km E of Miyako, Japan on Nov 1, 2026 at 10:19 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 39 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 | M4.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 39.0 km |
| Coordinates | 39.813, 143.301 |
| Time | Nov 1, 10:19 UTC |
| Location | 118 km E of Miyako, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us7000tup4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 97 km | Oct 30, 04:58 UTC | 51 km ENE of Noda, Japan |
| M4.5 | 102 km | Oct 30, 13:18 UTC | 68 km ENE of Kuji, Japan |
| M4.3 | 215 km | Nov 1, 10:44 UTC | 15 km NNE of Semboku, Japan |
| M4.6 | 268 km | Nov 5, 18:05 UTC | 36 km E of Watari, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.