Oct. 23: Earthquake measuring 5.1 shakes region near Noda, Japan

Published Oct 23, 2026

A 5.1 magnitude quake struck close to Noda on Friday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The tremor jolted the area at 16:07 UTC (02:07 local time). It occurred at a depth of 38 km with the epicenter roughly 72 km east-northeast of Noda.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can submit a report through the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey