M4.5 earthquake — 43 km E of Onagawa Chō, Japan
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 43 km E of Onagawa Chō, Japan on Nov 8, 2026 at 20:16 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 56 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 55.7 km |
| Coordinates | 38.378, 141.937 |
| Time | Nov 8, 20:16 UTC |
| Location | 43 km E of Onagawa Chō, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us7000twz2 |
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 | 73 km | Nov 5, 18:05 UTC | 36 km E of Watari, Japan |
| M4.7 | 215 km | Nov 8, 09:23 UTC | 137 km E of Miyako, Japan |
| M5.5 | 247 km | Nov 7, 11:07 UTC | 74 km NE of Hasaki, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.