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M4.6 Depth: 67.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Hirono, Iwate Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-07-06 11:29:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Hirono, Iwate Prefecture (Japan) on July 6, 2026 at 11:29 UTC. With a focal depth of about 67 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
67.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-06 11:29:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
Iwate Prefecture
City
Hirono
County
Kunohe County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.43530, 141.84500
Temperature
18.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 67 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 67 km
Shallow
67 km
67 km — deeper than the regional average (35.9 km)
Regional average: 35.9 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

Estimated impact

1 Felt reports · max reported intensity 3.4

Tectonic context

Located on the Okhotsk Plate.
Near the boundary Pacific ↔ Okhotsk · about 211 km away

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