Miyako, Japan — A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck off the coast near Miyako, Japan, on Thursday afternoon local time, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

What happened:

The quake hit at 12:37 p.m. Central Time on Thursday, October 29, centered about 141 kilometers east of Miyako, in the waters off Japan's northeastern coast. It struck at a depth of about 35 kilometers below the surface. The USGS reviewed the event and listed no tsunami threat from this quake.

Impacts:

No felt reports or damage reports were listed with the USGS report at the time of this story. A quake of this size, centered well offshore, is typically felt lightly if at all on land, and no tsunami was generated.

What to do:

- If you feel shaking, drop, cover, and hold on until it stops.

- Stay away from windows and anything that could fall.

- Check your home for hazards such as gas leaks or broken glass before settling back in.

- Be ready for aftershocks, which can follow in the hours after a quake.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), October 29, 2026.