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M4.0 Depth: 60.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-07-21 14:55:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture (Japan) on July 21, 2026 at 14:55 UTC. With a focal depth of about 60 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 EMSC. Japan: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-21 14:55:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
Miyagi Prefecture
City
Ishinomaki
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.30000, 141.80000
Temperature
22.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 60 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 60 km
Shallow
60 km
60 km — deeper than the regional average (36 km)
Regional average: 36 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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