M4.7 Depth: 91.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near zhen gang shi, li mu xian (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-05-07 18:50:04 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near zhen gang shi, li mu xian (Japan) on May 7, 2026 at 18:50 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 91 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Japan: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.7.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
91.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-07 18:50:04 UTC
Local time
Country
State
li mu xian
City
zhen gang shi
Source
gfz
Coordinates
36.36000, 139.96000
Temperature
17.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 91 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 91 km
Intermediate
91 km
91 km — deeper than the regional average (35.3 km)
Regional average: 35.3 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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    Distance: 66 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'341 m ·Last eruption: -3050 ·Japan
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    Distance: 71 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'578 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Japan
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