M4.3 earthquake — 48 km ENE of Noda, Japan
An magnitude 4.3 earthquake occurred 48 km ENE of Noda, Japan on Jul 30, 2026 at 16:20 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 51 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 | M4.3 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 51.3 km |
| Coordinates | 40.224, 142.362 |
| Time | Jul 30, 16:20 UTC |
| Location | 48 km ENE of Noda, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us6000th0s |
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 | 117 km | Jul 27, 18:40 UTC | 113 km S of Honchō, Japan |
| M5.5 | 131 km | Aug 1, 02:48 UTC | 57 km E of Mutsu, Japan |
| M4.1 | 137 km | Jul 31, 22:01 UTC | 117 km ESE of Yamada, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.