M4.7 Depth: 43.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN

UTC time: 2026-04-22 14:26:26 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN on April 22, 2026 at 14:26 UTC. With a focal depth of about 43 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
43.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-22 14:26:26 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.94800, 142.23120
Temperature
9.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 43 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 43 km
Shallow
43 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

  • Iwatesan
    Distance: 105 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'038 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Japan
  • Hachimantai
    Distance: 117 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'613 m ·Last eruption: -5350 ·Japan
  • Akita-Komagatake
    Distance: 124 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'637 m ·Last eruption: 1971 ·Japan
  • Akita-Yakeyama
    Distance: 126 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'366 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Japan
  • Towada
    Distance: 131 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'011 m ·Last eruption: 915 ·Japan
  • Hakkodasan
    Distance: 139 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'585 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Japan

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