M4.2 Depth: 27.9 km

M4.2 Earthquake near dao tian shi, jing gang xian (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-05-08 03:36:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 8, 2026 at 03:36 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near dao tian shi, jing gang xian (Japan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 28 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Japan: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.7.

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

27.9 km

UTC time

2026-05-08 03:36:10 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Japan

State

jing gang xian

City

dao tian shi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

34.97630, 138.07480

Temperature

20.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

27.9 km

27.9 km — shallower than the regional average (35.3 km)

Regional average: 35.3 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

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