M4.5 earthquake — Izu Islands, Japan region
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred Izu Islands, Japan region on Sep 18, 2026 at 08:39 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 | 32.343, 141.362 |
| Time | Sep 18, 08:39 UTC |
| Location | Izu Islands, Japan region |
| USGS event ID | us7000ti8j |
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 | 1 km | Sep 18, 02:12 UTC | Izu Islands, Japan region |
| M5.0 | 23 km | Sep 18, 07:19 UTC | Izu Islands, Japan region |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.