M4.0 earthquake — 216 km SE of Kushimoto, Japan
An magnitude 4.0 earthquake occurred 216 km SE of Kushimoto, Japan on Jul 23, 2026 at 13:18 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 390 km — a deep earthquake. Deep quakes can be felt over very large distances but usually cause less surface damage than shallow ones.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.0 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 390.1 km |
| Coordinates | 32.182, 137.525 |
| Time | Jul 23, 13:18 UTC |
| Location | 216 km SE of Kushimoto, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us7000t2p8 |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 289 km | Jul 24, 23:18 UTC | 182 km SSE of Tateyama, Japan |
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.