M4.7 earthquake — 40 km E of Nobeoka, Japan
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 40 km E of Nobeoka, Japan on Sep 21, 2026 at 13:38 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 46 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 | 46.2 km |
| Coordinates | 32.558, 132.092 |
| Time | Sep 21, 13:38 UTC |
| Location | 40 km E of Nobeoka, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us7000tixp |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 132 km | Sep 26, 01:31 UTC | 4 km NNE of Uto, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.