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M4.7 Depth: 33.6 km

M4.7 Earthquake near 27 km ESE of Yonakuni, Japan

UTC time: 2026-01-11 23:50:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near 27 km ESE of Yonakuni, Japan on January 11, 2026 at 23:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 34 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
33.6 km
UTC time
2026-01-11 23:50:51 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
24.36260, 123.24590
Temperature
18.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33.6 km
Shallow
33.6 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

  • Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima
    Distance: 73 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
  • Kueishantao
    Distance: 141 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
  • Tatun Volcanic Group
    Distance: 193 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
  • Iraya
    Distance: 451 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines

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