M4.1 Depth: 0.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near zhong chuan ting, bei hai dao (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-02-26 21:24:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near zhong chuan ting, bei hai dao (Japan) on February 26, 2026 at 21:24 UTC. 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: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.7.

Details

Magnitude

M4.1

Depth

0.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-26 21:24:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Japan

State

bei hai dao

City

zhong chuan ting

County

zhong chuan jun (tian yan guo)

Source

emsc

Coordinates

44.60000, 142.10000

Temperature

-1.3°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

0 km

0 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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