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M4.0 Depth: 50.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN

UTC time: 2026-05-18 06:19:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 06:19 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN. With a focal depth of about 50 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 06:19:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.90000, 141.60000
Temperature
14.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 50 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 50 km
Shallow
50 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

  • Zaozan [Zaosan]
    Distance: 105 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'841 m ·Last eruption: 1940 ·Japan
  • Naruko
    Distance: 119 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 470 m ·Last eruption: 837 ·Japan
  • Adatarayama
    Distance: 119 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'728 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan
  • Azumayama
    Distance: 121 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'949 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Japan
  • Kurikomayama
    Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'627 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Japan
  • Bandaisan
    Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'816 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Japan

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