M4.5 earthquake — 53 km S of Kushiro, Japan
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 53 km S of Kushiro, Japan on Oct 12, 2026 at 03:44 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 66 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 65.9 km |
| Coordinates | 42.501, 144.278 |
| Time | Oct 12, 03:44 UTC |
| Location | 53 km S of Kushiro, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us6000u1pa |
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 | 138 km | Oct 9, 16:46 UTC | 28 km SSE of Nemuro, Japan |
| M4.3 | 170 km | Oct 6, 01:48 UTC | 42 km SW of Urakawa, Japan |
| M4.2 | 249 km | Oct 8, 19:23 UTC | 103 km ENE of Noda, Japan |
| M4.2 | 258 km | Oct 7, 01:31 UTC | 101 km ENE of Noda, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.