Noda, Japan — A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck off the coast near Noda, Japan, late Thursday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

What happened: The quake hit at 11:58 PM CDT on Thursday, October 29, 2026, about 51 kilometers (32 miles) east-northeast of Noda, at a depth of about 57 kilometers (35 miles) below the surface.

Impacts: No felt reports were listed by USGS, and no tsunami warning was issued. No damage reports were available at the time of this report.

What to do:

- Drop, cover, and hold on during shaking, and stay put until it stops.

- Check your surroundings for hazards such as broken glass, fallen objects, or damaged utilities.

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

- If you are near the coast and feel strong shaking, move to higher ground.

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