M4.7 earthquake — 78 km SSE of Yonakuni, Japan
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 78 km SSE of Yonakuni, Japan on Nov 1, 2026 at 17:01 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 18 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 | 18.5 km |
| Coordinates | 23.805, 123.270 |
| Time | Nov 1, 17:01 UTC |
| Location | 78 km SSE of Yonakuni, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us7000tuqi |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.8 | 171 km | Nov 1, 08:20 UTC | 33 km SE of Jiufen, Taiwan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.