M4.4 earthquake — 70 km S of Yudomari, Japan
An magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred 70 km S of Yudomari, Japan on Nov 9, 2026 at 02:12 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 51 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 | 51.1 km |
| Coordinates | 29.603, 130.379 |
| Time | Nov 9, 02:12 UTC |
| Location | 70 km S of Yudomari, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us7000tx0v |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 11 km | Nov 13, 23:22 UTC | 74 km S of Yudomari, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.