M4.2 earthquake — 37 km E of Hachinohe, Japan
An magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred 37 km E of Hachinohe, Japan on Oct 26, 2026 at 04:12 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 60 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 59.6 km |
| Coordinates | 40.556, 141.930 |
| Time | Oct 26, 04:12 UTC |
| Location | 37 km E of Hachinohe, Japan |
| USGS event ID | us6000u4xv |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.1 | 56 km | Oct 23, 16:07 UTC | 72 km ENE of Noda, Japan |
| M4.7 | 232 km | Oct 21, 14:40 UTC | 33 km NE of Shizunai-furukawachō, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.