Asahi, Japan — A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck just south of Asahi, Japan, late Monday night Central time, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

What happened:

The quake hit at 11:40 PM CT on Monday, November 2, about 6 kilometers south of Asahi. It struck at a depth of about 52 kilometers, or roughly 32 miles below the surface. The USGS lists the earthquake as reviewed, with a magnitude of 4.8.

Impacts:

No tsunami warning was issued for this earthquake, and the USGS feed shows no felt reports filed so far. No damage reports were included in the USGS listing at the time of this report. Shaking from a quake of this size and depth is typically felt near the epicenter, and residents in the surrounding area may have noticed light shaking.

What to do:

- Drop, cover, and hold on during shaking, and stay away from windows and heavy objects that could fall.

- After the shaking stops, check yourself and those around you for injuries and check your home for hazards such as gas leaks, broken glass, and damaged wiring.

- Stay alert for aftershocks, which can follow in the hours and days after an earthquake, and be ready to drop, cover, and hold on again.

- If you are near the coast and feel strong shaking, move to higher ground right away, even if no tsunami warning has been issued.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), November 2, 2026.