M4.9 Depth: 63.1 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 2 km E of Ishige, Japan

UTC time: 2026-04-01 01:06:19 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near 2 km E of Ishige, Japan on April 1, 2026 at 01:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 63 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
63.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-01 01:06:19 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.11610, 139.99920
Temperature
13.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 63.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 63.1 km
Shallow
63.1 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

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  • Takaharayama
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  • Omanago Group
    Distance: 90 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'341 m ·Last eruption: -3050 ·Japan
  • Nikko-Shiranesan
    Distance: 94 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'578 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Japan
  • Harunasan
    Distance: 110 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'449 m ·Last eruption: 550 ·Japan

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