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M4.8 Depth: 38.8 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 47 km S of Nemuro, Japan

UTC time: 2026-05-01 17:19:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near 47 km S of Nemuro, Japan on May 1, 2026 at 17:19 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 39 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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
M4.8
Depth
38.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 17:19:25 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
42.89850, 145.53400
Temperature
7.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 38.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 38.8 km
Shallow
38.8 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

  • Tomariyama [Golovnin]
    Distance: 105 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 535 m ·Last eruption: 1848 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Mashu
    Distance: 109 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 857 m ·Last eruption: 1080 ·Japan
  • Kussharo
    Distance: 120 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 574 m ·Last eruption: 1320 ·Japan
  • Raususan [Mendeleev]
    Distance: 121 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 882 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Tenchozan
    Distance: 132 km ·Crater rows ·Elevation: 1'046 m ·Japan
  • Akan
    Distance: 135 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'499 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Japan

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