M4.3 earthquake — 42 km SW of Urakawa, Japan
An magnitude 4.3 earthquake occurred 42 km SW of Urakawa, Japan on Oct 6, 2026 at 01:48 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 71 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 | M4.3 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 71.0 km |
| Coordinates | 41.942, 142.355 |
| Time | Oct 6, 01:48 UTC |
| Location | 42 km SW of Urakawa, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us6000tzu2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.2 | 166 km | Oct 8, 19:23 UTC | 103 km ENE of Noda, Japan |
| M4.5 | 170 km | Oct 12, 03:44 UTC | 53 km S of Kushiro, Japan |
| M4.2 | 178 km | Oct 7, 01:31 UTC | 101 km ENE of Noda, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.