M4.9 earthquake — 50 km E of Noda, Japan
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 50 km E of Noda, Japan on Jul 14, 2026 at 08:07 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 44 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 | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 44.5 km |
| Coordinates | 40.166, 142.407 |
| Time | Jul 14, 08:07 UTC |
| Location | 50 km E of Noda, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us7000t09z |
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 | 121 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.