M6.0 Depth: 43.6 km

M6.0 Earthquake near 49 km E of Noda, Japan

UTC time: 2026-07-01 12:08:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M6.0 earthquake was recorded near 49 km E of Noda, Japan on July 1, 2026 at 12:08 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 44 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can cause significant damage in populated areas.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M6.0

Depth

43.6 km

UTC time

2026-07-01 12:08:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

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Source

usgs

Coordinates

40.16370, 142.39270

Temperature

18.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

43.6 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

Estimated impact

Green No or minimal impact expected.

Estimated population exposed

IV 1'514'451

9 Felt reports · max reported intensity 4.1

Ground shaking

Light · Intensity (MMI) IV

Felt by many, no damage.

Tectonic context

Located on the Okhotsk Plate.

Near the boundary Pacific ↔ Okhotsk · about 161 km away

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Kuji53.1 kmW34'418

Hachinohe84.4 kmNW239'046

Sendai248.5 kmSW1'096'704

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Volcanoes nearby

Iwatesan

Distance: 123 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'038 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Japan
Hachimantai

Distance: 133 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'613 m ·Last eruption: -5350 ·Japan
Towada

Distance: 134 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'011 m ·Last eruption: 915 ·Japan
Hakkodasan

Distance: 140 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'584 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Japan
Akita-Yakeyama

Distance: 141 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'366 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Japan
Akita-Komagatake

Distance: 143 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'637 m ·Last eruption: 1971 ·Japan

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 250 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours2

First 24 hours4

First 72 hours10

Strongest subsequent eventM5.3

M4.22026-07-01 14:52:30 UTC11.5 kmNEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN M5.02026-07-01 16:15:33 UTC23.9 kmNEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN M4.32026-07-01 21:10:21 UTC199.5 km35 km SW of Urakawa, Japan M4.82026-07-02 04:48:22 UTC82.1 kmNEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN M3.52026-07-02 20:24:30 UTC146.7 kmOfunato M3.92026-07-02 22:05:30 UTC30.9 kmNEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN M5.02026-07-03 01:44:45 UTC179.5 kmNear East Coast of Honshu, Japan M4.82026-07-03 01:44:56 UTC124.5 kmNear East Coast of Honshu, Japan M3.82026-07-03 14:37:30 UTC16.9 kmNEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN M3.82026-07-04 01:17:30 UTC8.8 kmNEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN M3.42026-07-05 17:26:30 UTC210.7 kmErimo M4.62026-07-06 11:29:36 UTC55.4 kmHirono

Comparison of seismic sources

6 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.7 to M6.1.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference

SERBIA_RSZM5.910.0 km10.3 km

RESIFM5.710.0 km11.9 km

EMSCM5.734.0 km10.3 km

INGVM6.132.4 km16.3 km

GFZM5.760.0 km17.5 km

USGSM6.043.6 km0.0 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 250 km.

Magnitude rank#63

Earlier events M≥4817

Earlier events M≥5423

Compared since2025-01-05

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M7.72025-12-08 14:15:13 UTC94.4 km M7.62026-04-20 07:52:57 UTC63.4 kmOff East Coast of Honshu, Japan M7.62025-12-08 14:15:12 UTC99.0 kmHOKKAIDO, JAPAN REGION M7.62025-12-08 14:15:10 UTC100.0 km74 km ENE of Misawa, Japan M7.62025-12-08 14:15:09 UTC93.3 km84 km ENE of Misawa, Japan

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

612

Country (24h)

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