M4.5 earthquake — 288 km SSE of Muroto-misakicho, Japan
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 288 km SSE of Muroto-misakicho, Japan on Nov 2, 2026 at 01:54 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 510 km — a deep earthquake. Deep quakes can be felt over very large distances but usually cause less surface damage than shallow ones.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 510.1 km |
| Coordinates | 30.841, 135.199 |
| Time | Nov 2, 01:54 UTC |
| Location | 288 km SSE of Muroto-misakicho, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us7000tuta |
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.
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.