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M4.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near 240 km ESE of Yamada, Japan

UTC time: 2026-06-17 14:28:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 17, 2026 at 14:28 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near 240 km ESE of Yamada, Japan. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-17 14:28:50 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.81270, 144.60730
Temperature
19.1°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

Tectonic context

Located on the Pacific Plate.
Near the boundary Pacific ↔ Okhotsk · about 44 km away

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kurikomayama
    Distance: 331 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'627 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Japan
  • Iwatesan
    Distance: 331 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'038 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Japan
  • Naruko
    Distance: 336 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 470 m ·Last eruption: 837 ·Japan
  • Akita-Komagatake
    Distance: 344 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'637 m ·Last eruption: 1971 ·Japan
  • Hachimantai
    Distance: 347 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'613 m ·Last eruption: -5350 ·Japan
  • Akita-Yakeyama
    Distance: 355 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'366 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Japan

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