Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 40.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
M4.0 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN on July 30, 2026 at 16:20 UTC. With a focal depth of about 40 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
9ec571628d24e029bc908a96a83e0bd88aea3f37
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-30 16:20:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.10000,
142.40000
Temperature
21.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
40 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
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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