M4.6 earthquake — 47 km ENE of Noda, Japan
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 47 km ENE of Noda, Japan on Jul 15, 2026 at 12:29 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 63 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 63.3 km |
| Coordinates | 40.322, 142.305 |
| Time | Jul 15, 12:29 UTC |
| Location | 47 km ENE of Noda, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us7000t0mp |
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 | 111 km | Jul 27, 18:40 UTC | 113 km S of Honchō, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.