M4.1 Depth: 40.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Bando, Ibaraki Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-06-26 02:49:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 26, 2026 at 02:49 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near Bando, Ibaraki Prefecture (Japan). With a focal depth of about 40 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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. Japan: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.7.

Details

Magnitude

M4.1

Depth

40.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-26 02:49:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Japan

State

Ibaraki Prefecture

City

Bando

Source

emsc

Coordinates

36.10000, 139.90000

Temperature

26.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

40 km

40 km — close to the regional average (35.3 km)

Regional average: 35.3 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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