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M3.9 Depth: 68.3 km

M3.9 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN

UTC time: 2026-02-21 17:09:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 21, 2026 at 17:09 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN. With a focal depth of about 68 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
68.3 km
UTC time
2026-02-21 17:09:06 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.01040, 141.84630
Temperature
7.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 68.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 68.3 km
Shallow
68.3 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Osorezan
    Distance: 68 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 878 m ·Last eruption: 1787 ·Japan
  • Hakkodasan
    Distance: 90 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'585 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Japan
  • Towada
    Distance: 99 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'011 m ·Last eruption: 915 ·Japan
  • Esan
    Distance: 105 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 618 m ·Last eruption: 1874 ·Japan
  • Iwakisan
    Distance: 136 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'625 m ·Last eruption: 1863 ·Japan
  • Hachimantai
    Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'613 m ·Last eruption: -5350 ·Japan

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