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M4.3 Depth: 100.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near OFF EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN

UTC time: 2026-04-27 04:40:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near OFF EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN on April 27, 2026 at 04:40 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 100 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
100.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-27 04:40:51 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.60000, 142.91000
Temperature
10.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 100 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 100 km
Intermediate
100 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Iwatesan
    Distance: 166 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'038 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Japan
  • Hachimantai
    Distance: 180 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'613 m ·Last eruption: -5350 ·Japan
  • Akita-Komagatake
    Distance: 182 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'637 m ·Last eruption: 1971 ·Japan
  • Akita-Yakeyama
    Distance: 188 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'366 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Japan
  • Kurikomayama
    Distance: 196 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'627 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Japan
  • Towada
    Distance: 200 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'011 m ·Last eruption: 915 ·Japan

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