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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near zhu fu ting, chong sheng xian (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-05-17 23:21:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near zhu fu ting, chong sheng xian (Japan) on May 17, 2026 at 23:21 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Japan: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.7.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 23:21:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
chong sheng xian
City
zhu fu ting
County
ba zhong shan jun
Source
gfz
Coordinates
24.64000, 123.77000
Temperature
25.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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: 231 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
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