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M4.6 Depth: 61.5 km

M4.6 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN

UTC time: 2026-05-22 16:53:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN on May 22, 2026 at 16:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 62 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
61.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-22 16:53:58 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.30530, 142.22010
Temperature
8.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 61.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 61.5 km
Shallow
61.5 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: 115 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'038 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Japan
  • Towada
    Distance: 116 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'011 m ·Last eruption: 915 ·Japan
  • Hakkodasan
    Distance: 120 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'585 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Japan
  • Hachimantai
    Distance: 122 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'613 m ·Last eruption: -5350 ·Japan
  • Akita-Yakeyama
    Distance: 130 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'366 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Japan
  • Akita-Komagatake
    Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'637 m ·Last eruption: 1971 ·Japan

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