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M4.3 Depth: 290.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near IZU ISLANDS, JAPAN REGION

UTC time: 2026-01-03 14:12:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 3, 2026 at 14:12 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near IZU ISLANDS, JAPAN REGION. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 290 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
290.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-03 14:12:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
33.37000, 138.19000
Temperature
9.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 290 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 290 km
Intermediate
290 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kozushima
    Distance: 130 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 572 m ·Last eruption: 838 ·Japan
  • Kurose Hole
    Distance: 138 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -114 m ·Japan
  • Mikurajima
    Distance: 142 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 851 m ·Last eruption: -4100 ·Japan
  • Miyakejima
    Distance: 147 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 775 m ·Last eruption: 2010 ·Japan
  • Hachijojima
    Distance: 149 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 854 m ·Last eruption: 1606 ·Japan
  • Niijima
    Distance: 152 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 432 m ·Last eruption: 886 ·Japan

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