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M4.7 Depth: 42.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Near East Coast of Honshu, Japan

UTC time: 2026-05-26 20:20:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 26, 2026 at 20:20 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Near East Coast of Honshu, Japan. With a focal depth of about 42 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 data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
42.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-26 20:20:59 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
38.88000, 142.19000
Temperature
13.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 42 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 42 km
Shallow
42 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

  • Kurikomayama
    Distance: 122 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'627 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Japan
  • Naruko
    Distance: 127 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 470 m ·Last eruption: 837 ·Japan
  • Iwatesan
    Distance: 149 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'038 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Japan
  • Akita-Komagatake
    Distance: 155 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'637 m ·Last eruption: 1971 ·Japan
  • Hachimantai
    Distance: 166 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'613 m ·Last eruption: -5350 ·Japan
  • Akita-Yakeyama
    Distance: 172 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'366 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Japan

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