M4.5 earthquake — 97 km ESE of Takahagi, Japan
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 97 km ESE of Takahagi, Japan on Oct 15, 2026 at 02:05 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 41 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 | 40.6 km |
| Coordinates | 36.420, 141.745 |
| Time | Oct 15, 02:05 UTC |
| Location | 97 km ESE of Takahagi, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us6000u2dw |
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 | 130 km | Nov 3, 05:40 UTC | 6 km S of Asahi, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.