M4.5 earthquake — 9 km ESE of Tsunō, Japan
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 9 km ESE of Tsunō, Japan on Sep 18, 2026 at 01:07 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 62 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 62.1 km |
| Coordinates | 32.232, 131.666 |
| Time | Sep 18, 01:07 UTC |
| Location | 9 km ESE of Tsunō, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us7000ti70 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 144 km | Oct 3, 00:11 UTC | 7 km NNW of Ibusuki, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.