Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 35.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
M4.5 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
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About this earthquake
On March 30, 2026 at 07:46 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN. With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
15c31b6a59e9a8662fcf57a75e66d926ce1b95e7
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
35.4 km
UTC time
2026-03-30 07:46:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.56050,
142.71590
Temperature
7.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
35.4 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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Iwatesan Activity reported
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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