M4.5 earthquake — 59 km S of Koshima, Japan
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 59 km S of Koshima, Japan on Jul 18, 2026 at 15:51 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 46 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 | 45.5 km |
| Coordinates | 29.697, 130.519 |
| Time | Jul 18, 15:51 UTC |
| Location | 59 km S of Koshima, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us7000t2yy |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.3 | 166 km | Aug 10, 22:59 UTC | 48 km ENE of Nishinoomote, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.