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M4.0 Depth: 70.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near qian ye shi, qian ye xian (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-01-17 16:49:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near qian ye shi, qian ye xian (Japan) on January 17, 2026 at 16:49 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 70 km. 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: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
70.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-17 16:49:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
qian ye xian
City
qian ye shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.59000, 140.23000
Temperature
7.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 70 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 70 km
Intermediate
70 km
70 km — deeper than the regional average (35.1 km)
Regional average: 35.1 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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