Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 35.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
M4.0 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN on January 18, 2026 at 20:34 UTC. With a focal depth of about 36 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
1c75cd630539b38d5d4aaaf0f4faeeb37c74e670
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
35.8 km
UTC time
2026-01-18 20:34:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.30920,
141.68920
Temperature
8.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
35.8 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
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.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
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Country (24h)
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