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M4.6 Depth: 35.2 km

M4.6 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN

UTC time: 2026-02-12 20:49:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 12, 2026 at 20:49 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN. With a focal depth of about 35 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

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
35.2 km
UTC time
2026-02-12 20:49:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.83220, 142.97030
Temperature
1.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35.2 km
Shallow
35.2 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

  • Osorezan
    Distance: 163 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 878 m ·Last eruption: 1787 ·Japan
  • Hakkodasan
    Distance: 177 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'585 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Japan
  • Towada
    Distance: 180 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'011 m ·Last eruption: 915 ·Japan
  • Esan
    Distance: 185 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 618 m ·Last eruption: 1874 ·Japan
  • Iwatesan
    Distance: 199 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'038 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Japan
  • Hachimantai
    Distance: 204 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'613 m ·Last eruption: -5350 ·Japan

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