M4.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near zhu zhou shi, shi chuan xian (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-04-12 23:54:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near zhu zhou shi, shi chuan xian (Japan) on April 12, 2026 at 23:54 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Japan: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.7.

Details

Magnitude

M4.4

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-12 23:54:00 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Japan

State

shi chuan xian

City

zhu zhou shi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

37.47150, 137.67790

Temperature

12.1°C

Map

Depth profile

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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