M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near OFF EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN

UTC time: 2026-01-23 04:09:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 23, 2026 at 04:09 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near OFF EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-23 04:09:07 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

emsc

Coordinates

40.48000, 143.82000

Temperature

1.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 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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