M4.1 Depth: 60.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake

UTC time: 2026-06-12 06:40:30 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 12, 2026 at 06:40 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 60 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-12 06:40:30 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.70000, 141.70000
Temperature
15.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 60 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 60 km
Shallow
60 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: 121 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'841 m ·Last eruption: 1940 ·Japan
  • Adatarayama
    Distance: 125 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'728 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan
  • Azumayama
    Distance: 128 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'949 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Japan
  • Naruko
    Distance: 142 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 470 m ·Last eruption: 837 ·Japan
  • Bandaisan
    Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'816 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Japan
  • Kurikomayama
    Distance: 161 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'627 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Japan

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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