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M4.2 Depth: 50.2 km

M4.2 Earthquake near OFF EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN

UTC time: 2026-02-20 18:59:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near OFF EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN on February 20, 2026 at 18:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 50 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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
50.2 km
UTC time
2026-02-20 18:59:31 UTC
Local time
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Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.72520, 142.15280
Temperature
8.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 50.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 50.2 km
Shallow
50.2 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

  • Zaozan [Zaosan]
    Distance: 157 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'841 m ·Last eruption: 1940 ·Japan
  • Adatarayama
    Distance: 165 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'728 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan
  • Naruko
    Distance: 167 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 470 m ·Last eruption: 837 ·Japan
  • Azumayama
    Distance: 168 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'949 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Japan
  • Kurikomayama
    Distance: 182 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'627 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Japan
  • Bandaisan
    Distance: 184 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'816 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Japan

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