Hasaki, Japan —

What happened:

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck off the Pacific coast of Japan on Tuesday night, November 10. The U.S. Geological Survey put the quake at 9:56 PM Central Time, centered about 130 kilometers, or roughly 81 miles, east-northeast of Hasaki, at a depth of about 10 kilometers, or roughly 6 miles, below the seafloor.

Impacts:

The quake struck offshore in open ocean, well away from the nearest coastline. The U.S. Geological Survey reports no tsunami threat from this earthquake, and no damage reports have come in. No felt reports were listed at the time of this report.

What to do:

Drop, cover, and hold on if you feel shaking.

Stay away from windows and anything that could fall.

After the shaking stops, check for gas leaks, broken glass, and other hazards before moving around.

Expect aftershocks and be ready to take cover again.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), November 10, 2026.