M4.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near zhu zhou shi, shi chuan xian (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-01-12 20:09:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 12, 2026 at 20:09 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near zhu zhou shi, shi chuan xian (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 event was recorded by EMSC. Japan: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 18 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-12 20:09:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Japan

State

shi chuan xian

City

zhu zhou shi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

37.50000, 137.30000

Temperature

8.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than 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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Midagahara

Distance: 106 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'621 m ·Last eruption: 1839 ·Japan
Shiga

Distance: 141 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 2'041 m ·Japan
Yakedake

Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'455 m ·Last eruption: 1995 ·Japan
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