M4.7 Earthquake 74 km E of Noda, Japan — April 26, 2026
2026-04-26 06:43:53 UTC (2 hours ago) · approx. 4:43 PM UTC+10 local
Aftershock of the M5.0 mainshock.
On April 26, 2026 at 06:43 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 shallow crustal earthquake struck 74 km E of Noda, Japan, at a depth of 35.0 km and coordinates 40.0306°, 142.6846°. This earthquake was detected by 50 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 340, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 169 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.1 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
This earthquake is part of an ongoing aftershock sequence following the magnitude 5.0 mainshock that occurred 2 days ago 86 km E of Noda, Japan. Since the mainshock, the USGS has recorded 2 aftershocks in this area. Aftershock activity is expected to continue for days to weeks as stresses on surrounding faults redistribute.
The epicenter is located in Japan, a region characterized by the intersection of four tectonic plates — Pacific, Philippine Sea, Eurasian, and North American — creating multiple subduction zones. The nearest mapped fault system is the Japan Trench. View all earthquakes in Japan.
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142.6846°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Noda, Japan?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 74 km E of Noda, Japan on April 26, 2026 at 06:43 UTC had a depth of 35.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 40.0306°, 142.6846°, which is 74 km E of Noda, Japan. View all earthquakes in Japan.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.7 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Is this the same earthquake as the M5.0 one earlier?
No. This magnitude 4.7 earthquake is an aftershock of the larger magnitude 5.0 mainshock that occurred earlier 86 km E of Noda, Japan. Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes triggered by stress changes from the mainshock.
Has Japan had earthquakes this big before?
The largest recorded earthquake in Japan was the M9.1 Tohoku earthquake of March 11, 2011. Today's magnitude 4.7 event is significantly smaller than that historical record.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000ssyh). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 26, 2026). M4.7 Earthquake 74 km E of Noda, Japan — April 26, 2026. Retrieved April 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000ssyh/