Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.7 earthquake 21 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 21 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan at Jan 15, 2026, 05:40 UTC, at a depth of 8 km. The epicentre was 20 km (13 mi) W of Azumino.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.7 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Jan 15, 2026, 05:40 UTC |
| Depth | 7.8 km |
| Coordinates | 36.277, 137.661 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 19 km ESE of Nyūzen, Japan | 64 km / 40 mi | depth 213 km | |
| 4.5 | 25 km NW of Takayama, Japan | 53 km / 33 mi | depth 262 km | |
| 4.9 | 10 km SSW of Hakuba, Japan | 40 km / 25 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.9 | 12 km NNW of Ōmachi, Japan | 38 km / 23 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.1 | 19 km WSW of Toyoshina, Japan | 5 km / 3 mi | depth 2 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.