Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.0 earthquake 18 km W of Oketo, Japan
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck 18 km W of Oketo, Japan at May 15, 2026, 18:47 UTC, at a depth of 169 km. The epicentre was 45 km (28 mi) WSW of Kitami.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.0 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | May 15, 2026, 18:47 UTC |
| Depth | 169.0 km |
| Coordinates | 43.659, 143.362 |
| 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 | 29 km SW of Teshikaga, Japan | 81 km / 50 mi | depth 113 km | |
| 4.5 | 19 km W of Shiranuka, Japan | 87 km / 54 mi | depth 106 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.