M4.7 earthquake — 4 km SE of Narutō, Japan
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 4 km SE of Narutō, Japan on Oct 11, 2026 at 16:24 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 67 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 | M4.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 66.9 km |
| Coordinates | 35.575, 140.452 |
| Time | Oct 11, 16:24 UTC |
| Location | 4 km SE of Narutō, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us6000u1l7 |
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 | 45 km | Oct 21, 01:04 UTC | 2 km N of Honchō, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.