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

Japan

State

shi chuan xian

City

lun dao shi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

37.40000, 136.90000

Temperature

2.4°C

Map

Depth profile

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

Midagahara

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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