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M4.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Near east coast of eastern Honshu

UTC time: 2026-04-30 10:38:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Near east coast of eastern Honshu on April 30, 2026 at 10:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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 ISC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 10:38:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
isc
Coordinates
40.31000, 142.96000
Temperature
10.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

  • Iwatesan
    Distance: 174 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'038 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Japan
  • Towada
    Distance: 178 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'011 m ·Last eruption: 915 ·Japan
  • Hakkodasan
    Distance: 180 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'585 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Japan
  • Hachimantai
    Distance: 183 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'613 m ·Last eruption: -5350 ·Japan
  • Osorezan
    Distance: 189 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 878 m ·Last eruption: 1787 ·Japan
  • Akita-Yakeyama
    Distance: 191 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'366 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Japan

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