Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.4 earthquake 77 km S of Kushiro, Japan
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 77 km S of Kushiro, Japan at Mar 17, 2026, 21:13 UTC, at a depth of 35 km. The epicentre was 78 km (48 mi) S of Kushiro.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.4 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Mar 17, 2026, 21:13 UTC |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 42.277, 144.395 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 72 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan | 32 km / 20 mi | depth 42 km | |
| 4.5 | 53 km S of Kushiro, Japan | 27 km / 17 mi | depth 66 km | |
| 4.1 | 27 km SSW of Kushiro, Japan | 52 km / 32 mi | depth 107 km | |
| 4.2 | 80 km S of Kushiro, Japan | 12 km / 7 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.3 | 82 km SSE of Akkeshi, Japan | 83 km / 52 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.5 | 19 km W of Shiranuka, Japan | 88 km / 55 mi | depth 106 km | |
| 4.6 | 93 km SE of Hiroo, Japan | 59 km / 36 mi | depth 46 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.