81 km E of Tomioka, Japan

2026-02-18 22:40:27 UTC (18 hours ago)

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Earthquake Details

Magnitude

4.6 mb

Depth

35.3 km

Shallow

Location

37.3776°N
141.9316°E

Technical Information

Event ID

us6000sa20

Event Type

earthquake

Status

✓ Reviewed

Significance

326

Stations Used

Azimuthal Gap

129.0°

Min Station Distance

3.099°

RMS Residual

0.53 sec

Last Updated

2026-02-18 22:57:00 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.6 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

Shallow depth (35.3 km): Shallow earthquakes often cause more damage at the surface.

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