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M4.2 Depth: 190.2 km

M4.2 Earthquake near HOKKAIDO, JAPAN REGION (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-01-01 15:56:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 1, 2026 at 15:56 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near HOKKAIDO, JAPAN REGION (Japan). At around 190 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
190.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-01 15:56:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
xu chuan shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
43.91550, 142.23540
Temperature
-11.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 190.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 190.2 km
Intermediate
190.2 km
190.2 km — deeper than the regional average (34.9 km)
Regional average: 34.9 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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