M4.4 Earthquake 27 km NNW of Kushiro, Japan — July 12, 2026
2026-07-12 02:39:08 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 12:39 PM UTC+10 local
On July 12, 2026 at 02:39 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 intermediate depth earthquake struck 27 km NNW of Kushiro, Japan, at a depth of 123.5 km and coordinates 43.2128°, 144.2682°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 60 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 655 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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144.2682°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Kushiro, Japan?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 27 km NNW of Kushiro, Japan on July 12, 2026 at 02:39 UTC had a depth of 123.5 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.4 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks.
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Magnitude 4.4 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000szt3). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
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