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M4.3 Depth: 20.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near SHIKOKU, JAPAN

UTC time: 2026-04-20 09:44:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near SHIKOKU, JAPAN on April 20, 2026 at 09:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 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.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-20 09:44:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
33.80000, 134.90000
Temperature
18.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 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

  • Sanbesan
    Distance: 257 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'126 m ·Last eruption: 650 ·Japan
  • Hakusan
    Distance: 312 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'702 m ·Last eruption: 1659 ·Japan
  • Abu
    Distance: 320 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 641 m ·Last eruption: -6850 ·Japan
  • Yufu-Tsurumi
    Distance: 330 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'584 m ·Last eruption: 867 ·Japan
  • Ontakesan
    Distance: 331 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 3'067 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·Japan
  • Kujusan
    Distance: 348 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'791 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan

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