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M4.8 Depth: 28.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near OFF EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN

UTC time: 2026-03-15 16:32:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near OFF EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN on March 15, 2026 at 16:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 28 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
28.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-15 16:32:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.96460, 143.23850
Temperature
3.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28 km
Shallow
28 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

  • Osorezan
    Distance: 181 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 878 m ·Last eruption: 1787 ·Japan
  • Esan
    Distance: 197 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 618 m ·Last eruption: 1874 ·Japan
  • Hakkodasan
    Distance: 202 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'585 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Japan
  • Towada
    Distance: 205 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'011 m ·Last eruption: 915 ·Japan
  • Iwatesan
    Distance: 226 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'038 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Japan
  • Hachimantai
    Distance: 231 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'613 m ·Last eruption: -5350 ·Japan

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