M4.5 earthquake — 3 km E of Tako, Japan
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 3 km E of Tako, Japan on Nov 12, 2026 at 13:27 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 73 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 73.4 km |
| Coordinates | 35.732, 140.510 |
| Time | Nov 12, 13:27 UTC |
| Location | 3 km E of Tako, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us7000txsr |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.5 | 98 km | Nov 7, 11:07 UTC | 74 km NE of Hasaki, Japan |
| M4.9 | 109 km | Nov 10, 05:20 UTC | 78 km ESE of Hitachi, Japan |
| M4.4 | 110 km | Nov 8, 22:25 UTC | 85 km NE of Hasaki, Japan |
| M4.6 | 120 km | Nov 9, 05:01 UTC | 69 km ESE of Takahagi, Japan |
| M5.7 | 132 km | Nov 9, 04:52 UTC | 106 km ENE of Hasaki, Japan |
| M4.6 | 158 km | Nov 11, 03:56 UTC | 130 km ENE of Hasaki, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.