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M4.7 Depth: 104.1 km

M4.7 Earthquake near 70 km NNW of Hirara, Japan

UTC time: 2026-07-09 16:21:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 9, 2026 at 16:21 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near 70 km NNW of Hirara, Japan. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 104 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
104.1 km
UTC time
2026-07-09 16:21:44 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
25.37740, 125.01050
Temperature
29.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 104.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 104.1 km
Intermediate
104.1 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Tectonic context

Located on the Okinawa Plate.
Near the boundary Yangtze ↔ Okinawa · about 18 km away

Volcanoes nearby

  • Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima
    Distance: 141 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
  • Kueishantao
    Distance: 314 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
  • Tatun Volcanic Group
    Distance: 348 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
  • Io-Torishima
    Distance: 424 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 212 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Japan

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