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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 42 km NNW of Hirara, Japan

UTC time: 2026-02-27 06:11:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near 42 km NNW of Hirara, Japan on February 27, 2026 at 06:11 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-27 06:11:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
25.13560, 125.08460
Temperature
21.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

  • Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima
    Distance: 132 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
  • Kueishantao
    Distance: 317 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
  • Tatun Volcanic Group
    Distance: 355 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
  • Io-Torishima
    Distance: 437 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 212 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Japan

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