M4.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near lun dao shi, shi chuan xian (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-01-30 17:11:30 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On January 30, 2026 at 17:11 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near lun dao shi, shi chuan xian (Japan). 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Japan: 18 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.9.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-30 17:11:30 UTC
Local time
Country
State
shi chuan xian
City
lun dao shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.40000, 136.90000
Temperature
2.4°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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 111 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'621 m ·Last eruption: 1839 ·Japan
  • Niigata-Yakeyama
    Distance: 114 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 2'400 m ·Last eruption: 1998 ·Japan
  • Myokosan
    Distance: 122 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'454 m ·Last eruption: -750 ·Japan
  • Hakusan
    Distance: 139 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'702 m ·Last eruption: 1659 ·Japan
  • Yakedake
    Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'455 m ·Last eruption: 1995 ·Japan
  • Akandanayama
    Distance: 146 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'109 m ·Japan

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