Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 62.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
yan shou xian · da chuan du shi
Country overviewJapan · yan shou xian
M4.5 Earthquake near da chuan du shi, yan shou xian (Japan)
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About this earthquake
On May 26, 2026 at 20:21 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near da chuan du shi, yan shou xian (Japan). With a focal depth of about 62 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Japan: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.
Details
ID
54a20fc4fffb833392e53fad0f3535ba336d67fd
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
62.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-26 20:21:01 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
yan shou xian
City
da chuan du shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.87740,
141.97790
Temperature
13.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
62.2 km
62.2 km — deeper than the regional average (33.7 km)
Regional average: 33.7 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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Iwatesan Activity reported
Japan
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 968 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
612
Country (24h)
Japan
2