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M 4.7 earthquake - 54 km SE of Shima, Japan
USGS reports a magnitude 4.7 earthquake located 54 km SE of Shima, Japan. Coordinates: 33.9678, 137.2284. Depth: 354.932 km. (Source published 2026-09-20T13:54:56.995Z.)
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
- 2/10
- Impact magnitude
- 2/10
- Positivity
- 2/10
- Urgency
- 3/10
Why it matters
USGS recorded a seismic event near Shima, Japan. The report documents magnitude, coordinates, and depth for situational awareness.

