M4.7 Depth: 75.3 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Near east coast of eastern Honshu

UTC time: 2026-03-22 08:56:04 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On March 22, 2026 at 08:56 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Near east coast of eastern Honshu. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 75 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
75.3 km
UTC time
2026-03-22 08:56:04 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
isc
Coordinates
34.30800, 140.37400
Temperature
15.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 75.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 75.3 km
Intermediate
75.3 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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