4.6

51 km ENE of Noda, Japan

2026-02-16 04:59:57 UTC (3 days ago)

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Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.6 mb
Depth
51.7 km
Shallow
Location
40.3204°N
142.3565°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000s9gh
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
326
Stations Used
68
Azimuthal Gap
137.0°
Min Station Distance
1.090°
RMS Residual
0.76 sec
Last Updated
2026-02-16 05:21:59 UTC

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.6 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

Shallow depth (51.7 km): Shallow earthquakes often cause more damage at the surface.

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