M4.3 earthquake — 25 km ESE of Miyazaki, Japan
An magnitude 4.3 earthquake occurred 25 km ESE of Miyazaki, Japan on Sep 1, 2026 at 23:24 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 55 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 | M4.3 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 55.4 km |
| Coordinates | 31.857, 131.682 |
| Time | Sep 1, 23:24 UTC |
| Location | 25 km ESE of Miyazaki, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us7000tdhc |
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 | 215 km | Aug 29, 21:00 UTC | 58 km ESE of Koshima, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.