M4.5 earthquake — 22 km SE of Tarama, Japan
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 22 km SE of Tarama, Japan on Oct 28, 2026 at 07:53 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 35 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 | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 24.522, 124.851 |
| Time | Oct 28, 07:53 UTC |
| Location | 22 km SE of Tarama, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us7000ttms |
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 | 179 km | Nov 1, 17:01 UTC | 78 km SSE of Yonakuni, Japan |
| M4.5 | 272 km | Nov 2, 02:23 UTC | 64 km SE of Yilan, Taiwan |
| M4.8 | 285 km | Nov 1, 08:20 UTC | 33 km SE of Jiufen, Taiwan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.