4.5

92 km ENE of Hachinohe, Japan

2026-02-16 17:52:56 UTC (3 days ago)

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Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.5 mb
Depth
54.7 km
Shallow
Location
40.9108°N
142.4543°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000s9je
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
312
Stations Used
50
Azimuthal Gap
150.0°
Min Station Distance
1.061°
RMS Residual
0.68 sec
Last Updated
2026-02-16 18:19:00 UTC

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.5 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

Shallow depth (54.7 km): Shallow earthquakes often cause more damage at the surface.

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