M4.4 Depth: 25.2 km

M4.4 Earthquake near shang yue shi, xin xi xian (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-05-31 20:54:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 31, 2026 at 20:54 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near shang yue shi, xin xi xian (Japan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 25 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. Japan: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.7.

Details

Magnitude

M4.4

Depth

25.2 km

UTC time

2026-05-31 20:54:40 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Japan

State

xin xi xian

City

shang yue shi

Source

usgs

Coordinates

37.36900, 138.20570

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

25.2 km

25.2 km — shallower than the regional average (35.3 km)

Regional average: 35.3 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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