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M4.2 earthquake 222 km ESE of Kushimoto, Japan

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 222 km ESE of Kushimoto, Japan at May 1, 2026, 21:13 UTC, at a depth of 357 km. The epicentre was 222 km (138 mi) ESE of Kushimoto.

Details

Magnitude4.2 mb
TimeMay 1, 2026, 21:13 UTC
Depth357.0 km
Coordinates32.410, 137.794
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
4.0221 km SE of Kushimoto, Japan32 km / 20 midepth 384 km

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