M4.5 earthquake — 63 km S of Yonakuni, Japan
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 63 km S of Yonakuni, Japan on Sep 30, 2026 at 10:37 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 33 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 | 32.6 km |
| Coordinates | 23.903, 122.886 |
| Time | Sep 30, 10:37 UTC |
| Location | 63 km S of Yonakuni, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us6000u0sh |
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 | 127 km | Oct 17, 03:13 UTC | 30 km S of Yilan, Taiwan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.