M4.6 earthquake — 49 km E of Noda, Japan
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 49 km E of Noda, Japan on Jul 6, 2026 at 17:09 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 55 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 | 54.9 km |
| Coordinates | 40.157, 142.399 |
| Time | Jul 6, 17:09 UTC |
| Location | 49 km E of Noda, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us6000tai6 |
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 | 122 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.