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M4.6 Depth: 78.8 km

M4.6 Earthquake near zhu xi shi, ci cheng xian (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-05-07 18:50:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 7, 2026 at 18:50 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near zhu xi shi, ci cheng xian (Japan). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 79 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Japan: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
78.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-07 18:50:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
ci cheng xian
City
zhu xi shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.31350, 140.04700
Temperature
17.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 78.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 78.8 km
Intermediate
78.8 km
78.8 km — deeper than the regional average (35 km)
Regional average: 35 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Takaharayama
    Distance: 70 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: -4570 ·Japan
  • Nantaisan
    Distance: 71 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'486 m ·Last eruption: -9540 ·Japan
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    Distance: 75 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'341 m ·Last eruption: -3050 ·Japan
  • Nikko-Shiranesan
    Distance: 81 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'578 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Japan
  • Akagisan
    Distance: 81 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'828 m ·Japan
  • Nasudake
    Distance: 91 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'915 m ·Last eruption: 1963 ·Japan

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