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M4.9 Depth: 7.1 km

M4.9 Earthquake near yuan fan cun, bei hai dao (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-01-12 16:58:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near yuan fan cun, bei hai dao (Japan) on January 12, 2026 at 16:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
7.1 km
UTC time
2026-01-12 16:58:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
bei hai dao
City
yuan fan cun
County
zong gu jun
Village
yuan fan cun
Source
usgs
Coordinates
45.08460, 142.17550
Temperature
-6.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.1 km
Shallow
7.1 km
7.1 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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