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M4.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Uto, Kumamoto Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-07-29 11:47:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Uto, Kumamoto Prefecture (Japan) on July 29, 2026 at 11:47 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 USGS. Japan: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-29 11:47:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
Kumamoto Prefecture
City
Uto
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.71550, 130.50470
Temperature
29.6°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
10 km — shallower than the regional average (32.9 km)
Regional average: 32.9 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Amur Plate.
Near the boundary Amur ↔ Okinawa · about 79 km away

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