M4.4 earthquake — 45 km SSE of Ōfunato, Japan
An magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred 45 km SSE of Ōfunato, Japan on Oct 14, 2026 at 13:19 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 57 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 | 56.6 km |
| Coordinates | 38.695, 141.930 |
| Time | Oct 14, 13:19 UTC |
| Location | 45 km SSE of Ōfunato, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us6000u2a0 |
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 | 116 km | Oct 12, 17:25 UTC | 54 km E of Miyako, Japan |
| M4.4 | 254 km | Oct 15, 02:05 UTC | 100 km ESE of Takahagi, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.