Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1774532 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2026-10-18 11:53:30 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2026-10-18 02:53:30 - [It was night in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2026-10-18 12:00:17 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 3.1 |
| Depth | 30 km |
| Class | Minor |
| Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
| Mercalli scale | 1 |
| Possible effects | People do not feel any Earth movement. |
| Data status | |
| Data provider | EMSC |
| Continent | Asia |
|---|---|
| Country | Japan |
| Administration area | Miyazaki |
| Nearest settlement | Hyuga |
| Distance | 28 km |
| Course | ESE |
| Surface type | underwater quake |
| Tsunami region | North Pacific |
| Water surface name | Philippine Sea |
According to the epicenter of the quake, this is an underwater quake.