M4.5 earthquake — 211 km SSE of Wada, Japan
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 211 km SSE of Wada, Japan on Sep 6, 2026 at 12:17 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 50 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 | 50.1 km |
| Coordinates | 33.302, 140.963 |
| Time | Sep 6, 12:17 UTC |
| Location | 211 km SSE of Wada, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us7000teq4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.3 | 262 km | Sep 28, 14:00 UTC | Izu Islands, Japan region |
| M4.3 | 292 km | Sep 27, 00:45 UTC | 1 km SSW of Kōzaki, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.