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M4.6 Depth: 33.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN

UTC time: 2026-06-01 13:30:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 1, 2026 at 13:30 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN. With a focal depth of about 33 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
33.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-01 13:30:55 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.29000, 142.89000
Temperature
14.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33 km
Shallow
33 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Iwatesan
    Distance: 174 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'038 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Japan
  • Kurikomayama
    Distance: 185 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'627 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Japan
  • Akita-Komagatake
    Distance: 187 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'637 m ·Last eruption: 1971 ·Japan
  • Hachimantai
    Distance: 190 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'613 m ·Last eruption: -5350 ·Japan
  • Naruko
    Distance: 196 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 470 m ·Last eruption: 837 ·Japan
  • Akita-Yakeyama
    Distance: 197 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'366 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Japan

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