Noda, Japan — A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan late Tuesday night, shaking ground beneath the Pacific Ocean far from shore.

What happened:

The quake hit at 10:07 PM Central Time on Tuesday, November 11, centered about 155 kilometers, or roughly 96 miles, east of Noda, Japan. It struck about 33 kilometers, or roughly 20 miles, below the surface. The U.S. Geological Survey reviewed the event and placed it offshore in the Pacific, east of Japan's main island of Honshu.

Impacts:

Because the quake was offshore and below the seafloor, shaking on land was likely light, and the Geological Survey has received no reports of people feeling the shaking. There are no reports of damage, and no tsunami threat was issued for this quake.

What to do:

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

Stay away from windows and anything that could fall.

After the shaking stops, check for hazards such as broken glass, gas leaks, and damaged walls before moving around.

Be ready for aftershocks, which can follow a quake like this in the hours and days ahead.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), November 11, 2026.