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M4.1 Depth: 33.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake

UTC time: 2026-04-20 08:23:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near Earthquake location (38.21, 142.307) on April 20, 2026 at 08:23 UTC. With a focal depth of about 33 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
33.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-20 08:23:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
nnsn
Coordinates
38.21000, 142.30700

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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

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