4.4

M4.4 Earthquake 45 km ENE of Nemuro, JapanJuly 21, 2026

2026-07-21 02:25:13 UTC (2026-07-21) · approx. 12:25 PM UTC+10 local

MagnitudeM4.4(mb)
Time02:25 UTC12:25 PM UTC+10
Depth98.6 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates43.440°, 146.107°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On July 21, 2026 at 02:25 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 intermediate depth earthquake struck 45 km ENE of Nemuro, Japan, at a depth of 98.6 km and coordinates 43.4398°, 146.1075°.

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.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 43.44°, 146.11°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.4 mb
Depth
98.6 km
intermediate depth
Location
43.4398°N
146.1075°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000t23p
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
298
Stations Used
35
Azimuthal Gap
183.0°
Min Station Distance
2.598°
RMS Residual
0.51 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-03 05:39:43 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Nemuro, Japan?

The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 45 km ENE of Nemuro, Japan on July 21, 2026 at 02:25 UTC had a depth of 98.6 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.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.4 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000t23p). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 21, 2026). M4.4 Earthquake 45 km ENE of Nemuro, JapanJuly 21, 2026. Retrieved August 3, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000t23p/