M4.7 Depth: 3.6 km

M4.7 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN

UTC time: 2026-04-28 10:14:51 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN on April 28, 2026 at 10:14 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
3.6 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 10:14:51 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.28510, 142.80430
Temperature
8.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.6 km
Shallow
3.6 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: 161 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'038 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Japan
  • Towada
    Distance: 165 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'011 m ·Last eruption: 915 ·Japan
  • Hakkodasan
    Distance: 168 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'585 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Japan
  • Hachimantai
    Distance: 170 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'613 m ·Last eruption: -5350 ·Japan
  • Akita-Yakeyama
    Distance: 178 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'366 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Japan
  • Osorezan
    Distance: 180 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 878 m ·Last eruption: 1787 ·Japan

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