M4.5 earthquake — 58 km SSE of Shiranuka, Japan
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 58 km SSE of Shiranuka, Japan on Oct 12, 2026 at 03:44 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 77 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 77.3 km |
| Coordinates | 42.450, 144.229 |
| Time | Oct 12, 03:44 UTC |
| Location | 58 km SSE of Shiranuka, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 76 km | Oct 28, 23:13 UTC | 17 km N of Kushiro, Japan |
| M5.1 | 265 km | Oct 23, 16:07 UTC | 72 km ENE of Noda, Japan |
| M4.2 | 285 km | Oct 26, 04:12 UTC | 37 km E of Hachinohe, Japan |
| M4.5 | 293 km | Oct 29, 17:37 UTC | 141 km E of Miyako, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.