M4.7 earthquake — 89 km NE of Yonakuni, Japan
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 89 km NE of Yonakuni, Japan on Sep 15, 2026 at 21:00 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 11 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 | 11.5 km |
| Coordinates | 25.038, 123.625 |
| Time | Sep 15, 21:00 UTC |
| Location | 89 km NE of Yonakuni, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us7000thq1 |
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 | 5 km | Sep 15, 17:16 UTC | 90 km NNW of Ishigaki, Japan |
| M4.2 | 276 km | Sep 13, 19:21 UTC | 46 km SSW of Hualien City, Taiwan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.