M4.6 earthquake: Off the Coast of Fukushima Prefecture
According to JMA, a magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck near Off the Coast of Fukushima Prefecture on October 27, 2026. It was recorded at 09:25 AM GMT+9 at a depth of 60 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by JMA.
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Magnitude
M4.6
Mj · Light
Depth
60 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
12:25:00 AM
October 27, 2026
Local time
09:25 AM
October 27, 2026 · GMT+9
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 66 km from Iwaki.
- Iwaki · 66 km NE
- Fukushima · 98 km E
- Kōriyama · 99 km E
- Sendai · 107 km SE
- Yamagata · 142 km SE
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 1,531 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M7.3 earthquake on March 16, 2022.
- M7.3Namie, Japan · 57 km ENE · 41 kmUSGS
- M7.1Namie, Japan · 73 km ENE · 44 kmUSGS
- M7.1Ishinomaki, Japan · 29 km ESE · 42 kmUSGS
- M7.0Namie, Japan · 107 km E · 22 kmUSGS
- M6.9Onagawa Ch?, Japan · 30 km SSE · 43 kmUSGS
- M6.9Namie, Japan · 35 km ESE · 9.0 kmUSGS
- M6.7Namie, Japan · 123 km E · 41 kmUSGS
- M6.5Namie, Japan · 59 km ENE · 32 kmUSGS
Source: USGS earthquake catalogue (ComCat).
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 27, 2026 earthquake near Off the Coast of Fukushima Prefecture?
The earthquake occurred near Off the Coast of Fukushima Prefecture at 37.400° N, 141.500° E, at a depth of 60 km. The nearest town was Iwaki, about 66 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Off the Coast of Fukushima Prefecture?
JMA reported a magnitude of Mj 4.6 (light). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near Off the Coast of Fukushima Prefecture?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.