Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.4 earthquake 39 km ENE of Anamizu, Japan
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 39 km ENE of Anamizu, Japan at Jan 12, 2026, 20:09 UTC, at a depth of 11 km. The epicentre was 16 km (10 mi) NE of Ushitsu.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.4 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Jan 12, 2026, 20:09 UTC |
| Depth | 11.2 km |
| Coordinates | 37.415, 137.278 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 19 km ESE of Nyūzen, Japan | 73 km / 45 mi | depth 213 km | |
| 4.4 | 30 km N of Jōetsu, Japan | 80 km / 50 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 51 km NNW of Itoigawa, Japan | 37 km / 23 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.8 | 7 km E of Nanao, Japan | 47 km / 29 mi | depth 259 km | |
| 3.9 | 16 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | 24 km / 15 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.