M4.4 earthquake — 70 km NNW of Uken, Japan
An magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred 70 km NNW of Uken, Japan on Sep 18, 2026 at 16:27 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 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 | M4.4 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 28.840, 128.849 |
| Time | Sep 18, 16:27 UTC |
| Location | 70 km NNW of Uken, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us7000tir5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.1 | 22 km | Sep 22, 10:46 UTC | 88 km NNW of Uken, Japan |
| M5.1 | 69 km | Sep 20, 07:28 UTC | 14 km WNW of Naze, Japan |
| M4.6 | 270 km | Sep 19, 07:08 UTC | 57 km ESE of Koseda, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.