M4.8 Depth: 87.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near gong dai ting, qi yu xian (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-02-06 15:58:25 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On February 6, 2026 at 15:58 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near gong dai ting, qi yu xian (Japan). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 87 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Japan: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
87.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-06 15:58:25 UTC
Local time
Country
State
qi yu xian
City
gong dai ting
County
nan qi yu jun
Source
gfz
Coordinates
36.02000, 139.73000
Temperature
2.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 87 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 87 km
Intermediate
87 km
87 km — deeper than the regional average (35.1 km)
Regional average: 35.1 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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