M4.1 earthquake — 8 km ENE of Kariwa, Japan
An magnitude 4.1 earthquake occurred 8 km ENE of Kariwa, Japan on Sep 25, 2026 at 07:18 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 166 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.1 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 165.7 km |
| Coordinates | 37.459, 138.706 |
| Time | Sep 25, 07:18 UTC |
| Location | 8 km ENE of Kariwa, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us6000txjc |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.9 | 181 km | Sep 28, 19:45 UTC | 2 km SW of Sakai, Japan |
| M4.3 | 230 km | Sep 27, 00:45 UTC | 1 km SSW of Kōzaki, Japan |
| M4.5 | 294 km | Sep 21, 22:29 UTC | 91 km E of Namie, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.