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M4.1 Depth: 70.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near pu huang ting, bei hai dao (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-01-08 04:01:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near pu huang ting, bei hai dao (Japan) on January 8, 2026 at 04:01 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 70 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Japan: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
70.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-08 04:01:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
bei hai dao
City
pu huang ting
County
shi sheng jun
Source
emsc
Coordinates
43.00000, 143.64000
Temperature
-3.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 70 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 70 km
Intermediate
70 km
70 km — deeper than the regional average (35.3 km)
Regional average: 35.3 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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    Distance: 93 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 574 m ·Last eruption: 1320 ·Japan
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