Miyako, Japan — A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck in the Pacific Ocean east of Miyako, Japan, early Sunday morning.

WHAT HAPPENED:

The quake hit at 3:23 AM Central Time, about 137 kilometers, or roughly 85 miles, east of Miyako, off Japan's northeastern coast. The U.S. Geological Survey put the depth at about 10 kilometers, or 6 miles, below the ocean floor.

IMPACTS:

The earthquake happened far offshore, and no tsunami warning was issued. No damage reports have come in, and no shaking reports were filed with the Geological Survey in the first hour after the quake.

WHAT TO DO:

If you feel shaking, drop to the ground, take cover under a sturdy table, and hold on until the shaking stops.

Stay away from windows and anything that could fall.

After the shaking, check for hazards such as gas leaks or broken glass before moving around.

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

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), November 8, 2026.