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M4.6 Depth: 50.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Near east coast of eastern Honshu

UTC time: 2026-02-16 17:52:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 16, 2026 at 17:52 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Near east coast of eastern Honshu. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 50 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
50.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-16 17:52:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
isc
Coordinates
40.99000, 142.50000
Temperature
1.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 50 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 50 km
Shallow
50 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

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    Distance: 141 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'585 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Japan
  • Esan
    Distance: 144 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 618 m ·Last eruption: 1874 ·Japan
  • Towada
    Distance: 147 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'011 m ·Last eruption: 915 ·Japan
  • Iwatesan
    Distance: 179 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'038 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Japan
  • Hachimantai
    Distance: 180 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'613 m ·Last eruption: -5350 ·Japan

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