M4.7 earthquake — 28 km N of Mutsu, Japan
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 28 km N of Mutsu, Japan on Sep 13, 2026 at 08:31 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 126 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 | 125.8 km |
| Coordinates | 41.543, 141.280 |
| Time | Sep 13, 08:31 UTC |
| Location | 28 km N of Mutsu, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us7000th5d |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 129 km | Sep 23, 21:35 UTC | 41 km NNE of Kuji, Japan |
| M4.4 | 245 km | Sep 22, 13:48 UTC | 115 km ENE of Miyako, Japan |
| M4.4 | 273 km | Sep 22, 11:37 UTC | 121 km E of Miyako, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.