M4.6 earthquake — Izu Islands, Japan region
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred Izu Islands, Japan region on Oct 8, 2026 at 18:32 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 96 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 95.6 km |
| Coordinates | 30.734, 140.601 |
| Time | Oct 8, 18:32 UTC |
| Location | Izu Islands, Japan region |
| USGS event ID | us6000u10v |
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 | 284 km | Oct 3, 22:27 UTC | Izu Islands, Japan region |
| M4.6 | 288 km | Oct 6, 04:28 UTC | Izu Islands, Japan region |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.