M4.5 earthquake — 91 km E of Namie, Japan
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 91 km E of Namie, Japan on Sep 21, 2026 at 22:29 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 35 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 | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 37.521, 142.038 |
| Time | Sep 21, 22:29 UTC |
| Location | 91 km E of Namie, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us7000tj1b |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.0 | 243 km | Sep 16, 15:07 UTC | 5 km NE of Mitsukaidō, Japan |
| M4.4 | 264 km | Sep 22, 11:37 UTC | 121 km E of Miyako, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.