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M4.3 earthquake 27 km NW of Yawatahama, Japan

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 27 km NW of Yawatahama, Japan at Mar 15, 2026, 20:25 UTC, at a depth of 69 km. The epicentre was 28 km (17 mi) NW of Yawatahama.

Details

Magnitude4.3 mb
TimeMar 15, 2026, 20:25 UTC
Depth68.5 km
Coordinates33.628, 132.212
Felt reports0
Tsunami flagNone
SourceUSGS event page
Fig. 1The epicentre and other earthquakes within 100 km, since the day before

02 — Around it

Other earthquakes within 100 km

Other earthquakes within 100 km since the day before this event
MagnitudeLocationDistanceDepthTime
3.228 km NNW of Yawatahama, Japan15 km / 9 midepth 68 km

USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.