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M4.3 Depth: 68.9 km

M4.3 Earthquake near EASTERN HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-05-12 00:02:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near EASTERN HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan) on May 12, 2026 at 00:02 UTC. With a focal depth of about 69 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Japan: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.7.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
68.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 00:02:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
li mu shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.31200, 139.68750
Temperature
19.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 68.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 68.9 km
Shallow
68.9 km
68.9 km — deeper 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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    Distance: 61 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'578 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Japan
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