M4.6 earthquake — 17 km N of Kushiro, Japan
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 17 km N of Kushiro, Japan on Oct 28, 2026 at 23:13 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 130 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 130.1 km |
| Coordinates | 43.130, 144.370 |
| Time | Oct 28, 23:13 UTC |
| Location | 17 km N of Kushiro, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us7000ttv1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.8 | 241 km | Oct 22, 17:21 UTC | 39 km NE of Shikotan, Russia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.