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M 4.5 earthquake - 91 km E of Namie, Japan

USGS reports a magnitude 4.5 earthquake located 91 km east of Namie, Japan (coordinates 37.5214, 142.0382) at a depth of 35 km. Source publication timestamp: 2026-09-21T22:29:59.360Z.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
6/10
Geographic reach
2/10
Global importance
1/10
Impact magnitude
2/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
2/10

Why it matters

The USGS-recorded seismic event is a measurable earthquake with location, magnitude, and depth provided by the source.

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