M4.7 earthquake — 33 km NE of Shizunai-furukawachō, Japan
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 33 km NE of Shizunai-furukawachō, Japan on Oct 21, 2026 at 14:40 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 94 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 | M4.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 94.1 km |
| Coordinates | 42.573, 142.625 |
| Time | Oct 21, 14:40 UTC |
| Location | 33 km NE of Shizunai-furukawachō, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us6000u3uc |
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 | 155 km | Oct 28, 23:13 UTC | 17 km N of Kushiro, Japan |
| M4.5 | 233 km | Oct 30, 13:18 UTC | 68 km ENE of Kuji, Japan |
| M4.6 | 252 km | Oct 30, 04:58 UTC | 51 km ENE of Noda, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.