M4.5 earthquake — 62 km E of Tomioka, Japan
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 62 km E of Tomioka, Japan on Jul 22, 2026 at 11:11 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 39 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 | 38.9 km |
| Coordinates | 37.255, 141.720 |
| Time | Jul 22, 11:11 UTC |
| Location | 62 km E of Tomioka, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us7000t2fy |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.2 | 110 km | Aug 7, 18:41 UTC | 3 km WNW of Takahagi, Japan |
| M4.3 | 231 km | Aug 7, 07:40 UTC | 5 km WNW of Ōami, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.