M4.7 earthquake — 6 km ESE of Tōgane, Japan
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 6 km ESE of Tōgane, Japan on Oct 11, 2026 at 16:24 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 56 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 | M4.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 55.8 km |
| Coordinates | 35.530, 140.438 |
| Time | Oct 11, 16:24 UTC |
| Location | 6 km ESE of Tōgane, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us6000u1l7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.9 | 17 km | Oct 7, 19:13 UTC | 3 km WSW of Shibayama, Japan |
| M4.3 | 96 km | Oct 7, 22:14 UTC | 15 km ENE of Ōarai, Japan |
| M4.6 | 149 km | Oct 7, 19:36 UTC | 9 km NNE of Midori, Japan |
| M4.5 | 175 km | Oct 7, 00:22 UTC | 37 km ESE of Iwaki, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.