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M4.3 Earthquake near Tokyo (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-11-01 02:49:00 UTC Local time: —
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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Tokyo (Japan) on November 1, 2026 at 02:49 UTC. With a focal depth of about 30 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 JMA. Japan: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

ID
4031d15a5f1283c5e13fa453e5f953c014bd45de
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2026-11-01 02:49:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Village
Ogasawara
Source
jma
Coordinates
26.70000, 141.90000
Temperature
25.1°C

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
30 km — close to the regional average (33.9 km)
Regional average: 33.9 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

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Context for this earthquake

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