M4.3 earthquake — 36 km S of Shizunai-furukawachō, Japan
An magnitude 4.3 earthquake occurred 36 km S of Shizunai-furukawachō, Japan on Sep 1, 2026 at 17:50 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 64 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 | M4.3 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 63.9 km |
| Coordinates | 42.009, 142.284 |
| Time | Sep 1, 17:50 UTC |
| Location | 36 km S of Shizunai-furukawachō, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us7000tdem |
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 | 4 km | Aug 27, 22:13 UTC | 35 km SSW of Shizunai-furukawachō, Japan |
| M4.5 | 28 km | Aug 30, 00:14 UTC | 18 km SW of Urakawa, Japan |
| M4.6 | 48 km | Sep 1, 19:21 UTC | 78 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan |
| M4.8 | 154 km | Aug 27, 19:54 UTC | 63 km NE of Kuji, Japan |
| M4.4 | 198 km | Aug 28, 14:31 UTC | 18 km ENE of Kuji, Japan |
| M4.8 | 274 km | Aug 28, 23:10 UTC | 110 km E of Miyako, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.