M4.6 earthquake — 54 km E of Namie, Japan
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 54 km E of Namie, Japan on Sep 14, 2026 at 10:59 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 | 55.4 km |
| Coordinates | 37.533, 141.613 |
| Time | Sep 14, 10:59 UTC |
| Location | 54 km E of Namie, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us7000thct |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 71 km | Oct 7, 00:22 UTC | 37 km ESE of Iwaki, Japan |
| M4.4 | 222 km | Sep 30, 21:16 UTC | 12 km SSE of Hasaki, Japan |
| M5.3 | 225 km | Oct 1, 12:27 UTC | 0 km NNE of Yōkaichiba, Japan |
| M4.5 | 231 km | Oct 1, 21:01 UTC | 2 km NE of Satte, Japan |
| M5.1 | 294 km | Oct 1, 17:17 UTC | 108 km ENE of Miyako, Japan |
| M4.5 | 297 km | Oct 2, 20:34 UTC | 86 km E of Noda, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.