Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 13 km SW of Wassamu, Japan
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 13 km SW of Wassamu, Japan at Jan 1, 2026, 15:56 UTC, at a depth of 190 km. The epicentre was 20 km (12 mi) NNW of Asahikawa.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Jan 1, 2026, 15:56 UTC |
| Depth | 190.1 km |
| Coordinates | 43.941, 142.298 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 18 km W of Oketo, Japan | 91 km / 57 mi | depth 169 km | |
| 4.2 | 0 km NNW of Nayoro, Japan | 48 km / 30 mi | depth 22 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.