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Magnitude 4.6 earthquake in Japan (19 Sep 2026 12:07 UTC)
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake at 10 km depth was reported in Japan on 2026-09-19 at 12:07 UTC. The GDACS report notes ~3.2 million people within 100 km of the epicentral area. No casualties or damage details are provided in the source.
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
- 9/10
- Geographic reach
- 4/10
- Global importance
- 4/10
- Impact magnitude
- 3/10
- Positivity
- 1/10
- Urgency
- 7/10
Why it matters
Even moderate shallow earthquakes can be felt widely and cause localized damage or disruption. The event affects a densely populated area (3.2 million within 100 km) and may have immediate implications for public safety, local infrastructure, and travelers.

