M4.4 earthquake — 28 km SSE of Nemuro, Japan
An magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred 28 km SSE of Nemuro, Japan on Oct 9, 2026 at 16:46 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 68 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 | M4.4 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 67.8 km |
| Coordinates | 43.101, 145.752 |
| Time | Oct 9, 16:46 UTC |
| Location | 28 km SSE of Nemuro, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us6000u18b |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 138 km | Oct 12, 03:44 UTC | 53 km S of Kushiro, Japan |
| M4.8 | 189 km | Oct 6, 17:47 UTC | 85 km ENE of Shikotan, Russia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.