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M4.2 Depth: 30.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN

UTC time: 2026-04-03 08:51:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN on April 3, 2026 at 08:51 UTC. With a focal depth of about 30 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-03 08:51:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.40000, 142.60000
Temperature
8.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 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

  • Iwatesan
    Distance: 146 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'038 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Japan
  • Akita-Komagatake
    Distance: 159 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'637 m ·Last eruption: 1971 ·Japan
  • Hachimantai
    Distance: 162 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'613 m ·Last eruption: -5350 ·Japan
  • Kurikomayama
    Distance: 164 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'627 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Japan
  • Akita-Yakeyama
    Distance: 170 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'366 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Japan
  • Naruko
    Distance: 178 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 470 m ·Last eruption: 837 ·Japan

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