Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 35.0 km
- Source
- USGS
143 km ENE of Kuji, Japan
M4.3 Earthquake near 143 km ENE of Kuji, Japan
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About this earthquake
On June 14, 2026 at 23:46 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near 143 km ENE of Kuji, Japan. With a focal depth of about 35 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
764c4fd8dd0ff5b020d42652d83795ed916f8ffb
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-14 23:46:49 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.74930,
143.28840
Temperature
17.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
35 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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Iwatesan Activity reported
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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