M4.5 Earthquake Strikes Southeast of Katsuura, Japan
Katsuura, Japan — A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck off the coast southeast of Katsuura, Japan, on Friday evening, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. What happened: The quake hit at 7:32 PM CT on Friday, October 30, centered about 223 kilometers (139 miles) southeast of Katsuura at a depth of about 10 kilometers (roughly 6 miles) below the surface. Impacts: The earthquake occurred offshore in the Pacific, southeast of Japan's main island. No damage or tsunami threat was reported by the USGS. What to do: If you feel shaking, drop, cover, and hold on until it stops. Check for hazards around you, such as fallen objects or damaged gas and water lines. Be ready for aftershocks, which can follow a quake of this size. Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), October 30, 2026.
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