M4.1 Earthquake 24 km E of Owase, Japan — September 13, 2026
2026-09-13 00:27:14 UTC (22 hours ago) · approx. 9:27 AM UTC+9 local
On September 13, 2026 at 00:27 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 deep-focus earthquake struck 24 km E of Owase, Japan, at a depth of 363.5 km and coordinates 34.0948°, 136.4639°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 21 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 406 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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136.4639°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Owase, Japan?
The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 24 km E of Owase, Japan on September 13, 2026 at 00:27 UTC had a depth of 363.5 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.1 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000th2e). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 13, 2026). M4.1 Earthquake 24 km E of Owase, Japan — September 13, 2026. Retrieved September 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000th2e/