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M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near gong gu dao shi, chong sheng xian (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-02-28 11:18:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 28, 2026 at 11:18 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near gong gu dao shi, chong sheng xian (Japan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Japan: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.7.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-28 11:18:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
chong sheng xian
City
gong gu dao shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
25.07300, 125.15430
Temperature
21.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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