M4.8 earthquake — 163 km SSE of Miyakojima, Japan
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 163 km SSE of Miyakojima, Japan on Oct 11, 2026 at 12:13 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 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 | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 23.461, 126.016 |
| Time | Oct 11, 12:13 UTC |
| Location | 163 km SSE of Miyakojima, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us6000u1ka |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.7 | 282 km | Nov 1, 17:01 UTC | 78 km SSE of Yonakuni, Japan |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.