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M4.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Itoshima, Fukuoka Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 21:37:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 16, 2026 at 21:37 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near Itoshima, Fukuoka Prefecture (Japan). With a focal depth of about 10 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: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-16 21:37:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
Fukuoka Prefecture
City
Itoshima
Source
emsc
Coordinates
33.50000, 130.10000
Temperature
26.3°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 (32.8 km)
Regional average: 32.8 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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