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M4.4 Depth: 33.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake

UTC time: 2026-04-04 01:37:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Earthquake location (42.247, 138.262) on April 4, 2026 at 01:37 UTC. With a focal depth of about 33 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 data is provided by NNSN and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
33.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 01:37:46 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
nnsn
Coordinates
42.24700, 138.26200

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33 km
Shallow
33 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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