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M4.3 Earthquake near Senboku, Akita Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-11-01 10:44:24 UTC Local time: —
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About this earthquake

On November 1, 2026 at 10:44 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near Senboku, Akita Prefecture (Japan). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 120 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS. Japan: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

ID
cabb6c709812683202f9335f3a6c2489d6c36d05
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
120.4 km
UTC time
2026-11-01 10:44:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
Akita Prefecture
City
Senboku
Source
usgs
Coordinates
39.84320, 140.78370
Temperature
5.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 120.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 120.4 km
Intermediate
120.4 km
120.4 km — deeper than the regional average (33.9 km)
Regional average: 33.9 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Akita-Komagatake
    Distance: 9 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'637 m ·Last eruption: 1971 ·Japan
  • Akita-Yakeyama
    Distance: 14 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'366 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Japan
  • Hachimantai
    Distance: 14 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'613 m ·Last eruption: -5350 ·Japan
  • Iwatesan Activity reported
    Distance: 19 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'038 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Japan
  • Towada
    Distance: 75 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'011 m ·Last eruption: 915 ·Japan
  • Hakkodasan
    Distance: 91 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'584 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Japan

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Context for this earthquake

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