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M4.6 Depth: 45.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Off east coast of Honshu

UTC time: 2026-03-26 08:51:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 26, 2026 at 08:51 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Off east coast of Honshu. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 45 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
45.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-26 08:51:55 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
isc
Coordinates
39.49800, 143.19200
Temperature
6.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 45 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 45 km
Shallow
45 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

  • Iwatesan
    Distance: 192 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'038 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Japan
  • Hachimantai
    Distance: 206 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'613 m ·Last eruption: -5350 ·Japan
  • Akita-Komagatake
    Distance: 207 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'637 m ·Last eruption: 1971 ·Japan
  • Akita-Yakeyama
    Distance: 215 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'366 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Japan
  • Kurikomayama
    Distance: 215 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'627 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Japan
  • Towada
    Distance: 227 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'011 m ·Last eruption: 915 ·Japan

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