M4.5 earthquake — 143 km E of Miyako, Japan
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 143 km E of Miyako, Japan on Sep 22, 2026 at 13:48 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 39.4 km |
| Coordinates | 39.838, 143.600 |
| Time | Sep 22, 13:48 UTC |
| Location | 143 km E of Miyako, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us6000ty6g |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 91 km | Oct 12, 17:25 UTC | 54 km E of Miyako, Japan |
| M4.2 | 95 km | Oct 8, 19:23 UTC | 103 km ENE of Noda, Japan |
| M4.4 | 192 km | Oct 14, 13:19 UTC | 45 km SSE of Ōfunato, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.