Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
M4.3 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN on April 6, 2026 at 01:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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
ID
df53c24ed0dcf795fe47f5c95dbf10a70871ae77
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 01:53:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.80000,
142.30000
Temperature
6.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 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
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Iwatesan Activity reported
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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