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M4.6 Depth: 36.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN

UTC time: 2026-03-01 18:38:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 1, 2026 at 18:38 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 36 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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
36.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-01 18:38:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.37160, 142.90800
Temperature
1.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 36 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 36 km
Shallow
36 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

  • Iwatesan
    Distance: 172 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'038 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Japan
  • Towada
    Distance: 172 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'011 m ·Last eruption: 915 ·Japan
  • Hakkodasan
    Distance: 175 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'585 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Japan
  • Hachimantai
    Distance: 180 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'613 m ·Last eruption: -5350 ·Japan
  • Osorezan
    Distance: 181 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 878 m ·Last eruption: 1787 ·Japan
  • Akita-Yakeyama
    Distance: 188 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'366 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Japan

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