Honchō, Japan — A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck just off Honchō on the coast of Japan on Tuesday evening, the U.S. Geological Survey reports.

What happened: The quake hit at 8:04 PM Central time (1:04 AM Wednesday UTC), about 2 kilometers north of Honchō. A handful of felt reports have come in to the USGS. No tsunami warning has been issued.

Impacts: Light shaking is expected near the epicenter from a quake of this size. No damage reports have surfaced so far, and the shaking area is limited.

What to do:

- If shaking starts, drop to the ground, take cover under a sturdy table, and hold on until it stops.

- After the shaking ends, check for broken glass, fallen objects, and gas leaks before moving around.

- Expect possible aftershocks and keep clear of anything that looks unstable.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), October 20, 2026.