4.4

138 km SSE of Honchō, Japan

2026-02-17 08:04:05 UTC (2 days ago)

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Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.4 mb
Depth
10.0 km
Shallow
Location
40.9082°N
143.2676°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000s9qt
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
298
Stations Used
42
Azimuthal Gap
178.0°
Min Station Distance
1.109°
RMS Residual
1.12 sec
Last Updated
2026-02-18 08:28:55 UTC

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.4 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

Shallow depth (10.0 km): Shallow earthquakes often cause more damage at the surface.

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