M4.4 earthquake — 41 km NNE of Kuji, Japan
An magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred 41 km NNE of Kuji, Japan on Sep 23, 2026 at 21:35 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 65 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 | M4.4 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 65.3 km |
| Coordinates | 40.519, 141.993 |
| Time | Sep 23, 21:35 UTC |
| Location | 41 km NNE of Kuji, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us6000tx6g |
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 | 126 km | Sep 22, 13:48 UTC | 115 km ENE of Miyako, Japan |
| M4.4 | 150 km | Sep 22, 11:37 UTC | 121 km E of Miyako, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.