M4.5 earthquake — 16 km SSW of Niikappu, Japan
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 16 km SSW of Niikappu, Japan on Oct 26, 2026 at 23:02 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 96 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 95.9 km |
| Coordinates | 42.213, 142.241 |
| Time | Oct 26, 23:02 UTC |
| Location | 16 km SSW of Niikappu, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us7000tw2c |
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 | 194 km | Oct 30, 13:18 UTC | 68 km ENE of Kuji, Japan |
| M4.6 | 212 km | Oct 30, 04:58 UTC | 51 km ENE of Noda, Japan |
| M4.2 | 281 km | Nov 1, 10:19 UTC | 118 km E of Miyako, Japan |
| M4.3 | 290 km | Nov 1, 10:44 UTC | 15 km NNE of Semboku, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.