M4.6 earthquake — 25 km NW of Ushibukamachi, Japan
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 25 km NW of Ushibukamachi, Japan on Sep 19, 2026 at 12:07 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 32.380, 129.857 |
| Time | Sep 19, 12:07 UTC |
| Location | 25 km NW of Ushibukamachi, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us7000tijd |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 180 km | Sep 18, 01:07 UTC | 20 km ESE of Tsunō, Japan |
| M4.6 | 277 km | Sep 19, 07:08 UTC | 57 km ESE of Koseda, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.