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M4.1 Depth: 20.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near duo liang jian cun, chong sheng xian (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-01-17 12:36:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near duo liang jian cun, chong sheng xian (Japan) on January 17, 2026 at 12:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 20 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. Japan: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-17 12:36:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
chong sheng xian
City
duo liang jian cun
County
gong gu jun
Village
duo liang jian cun
Source
emsc
Coordinates
24.60000, 124.90000
Temperature
22.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 km — shallower than the regional average (35.3 km)
Regional average: 35.3 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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    Distance: 344 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
  • Io-Torishima
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