Honmachi, Japan — A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near Honmachi, Japan, on Saturday evening, November 7.

What happened: The quake hit about 11 kilometers west of Honmachi at a depth of 10 kilometers. It struck at 7:53 PM Central Time on Saturday, November 7 (1:53 AM local time Sunday in Japan).

Impacts: The U.S. Geological Survey reported no tsunami threat from this earthquake. No damage reports were available at the time of this report, and no felt reports had been filed with the USGS.

What to do: If you feel shaking, drop to the ground, take cover under a sturdy table or desk, and hold on until the shaking stops. Stay away from windows and anything that could fall. Check for hazards like broken glass or damaged gas lines once the shaking ends, and be ready for aftershocks, which can follow in the hours after a quake.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), November 7, 2026.