Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 17 km WNW of Hamatonbetsu, Japan
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 17 km WNW of Hamatonbetsu, Japan at Jan 28, 2026, 01:53 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 34 km (21 mi) ESE of Makubetsu.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Jan 28, 2026, 01:53 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 45.213, 142.196 |
| 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 | 95 km / 59 mi | depth 278 km | |
| 4.0 | 9 km ENE of Nakatonbetsu, Japan | 29 km / 18 mi | depth 278 km | |
| 4.0 | 62 km NE of Makubetsu, Japan | 62 km / 38 mi | depth 317 km | |
| 4.2 | 29 km WSW of Teshio, Japan | 78 km / 49 mi | depth 263 km | |
| 4.5 | 7 km SW of Hamatonbetsu, Japan | 17 km / 10 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 64 km NE of Hamatonbetsu, Japan | 72 km / 45 mi | depth 311 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.