Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake 206 km SE of Hiroo, Japan
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 206 km SE of Hiroo, Japan at Jan 21, 2026, 00:54 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 235 km (146 mi) SSE of Kushiro.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Jan 21, 2026, 00:54 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 40.912, 144.972 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
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