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M4.3 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near 143 km ENE of Kuji, Japan

UTC time: 2026-06-14 23:46:49 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-14 23:46:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.74930, 143.28840
Temperature
17.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
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

  • Osorezan
    Distance: 191 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 878 m ·Last eruption: 1787 ·Japan
  • Hakkodasan
    Distance: 204 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'585 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Japan
  • Towada
    Distance: 205 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'011 m ·Last eruption: 915 ·Japan
  • Esan
    Distance: 213 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 618 m ·Last eruption: 1874 ·Japan
  • Iwatesan
    Distance: 218 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'038 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Japan
  • Hachimantai
    Distance: 224 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'613 m ·Last eruption: -5350 ·Japan

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