Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake 64 km NE of Hamatonbetsu, Japan
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 64 km NE of Hamatonbetsu, Japan at Jan 27, 2026, 02:12 UTC, at a depth of 311 km. The epicentre was 95 km (59 mi) E of Makubetsu.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Jan 27, 2026, 02:12 UTC |
| Depth | 310.7 km |
| Coordinates | 45.493, 143.022 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | 76 km ENE of Esashi, Japan | 35 km / 22 mi | depth 278 km | |
| 4.0 | 9 km ENE of Nakatonbetsu, Japan | 72 km / 45 mi | depth 278 km | |
| 4.0 | 62 km NE of Makubetsu, Japan | 54 km / 34 mi | depth 317 km | |
| 4.0 | 115 km NE of Esashi, Japan | 56 km / 35 mi | depth 301 km | |
| 4.5 | 7 km SW of Hamatonbetsu, Japan | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 17 km WNW of Hamatonbetsu, Japan | 72 km / 45 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.