M4.2 Depth: 33.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake

UTC time: 2026-03-26 14:28:34 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Earthquake location (37.988, 142.584) on March 26, 2026 at 14:28 UTC. With a focal depth of about 33 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 event was recorded by NNSN.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
33.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-26 14:28:34 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
nnsn
Coordinates
37.98800, 142.58400

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33 km
Shallow
33 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

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    Distance: 207 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'949 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Japan
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    Distance: 222 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 552 m ·Japan

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