M4.0 Earthquake 69 km NE of Makubetsu, Japan — November 2, 2026
2026-11-02 16:33:20 UTC (3 hours ago) · approx. 1:33 AM UTC+9 local
On November 2, 2026 at 16:33 UTC, a magnitude 4.0 deep-focus earthquake struck 69 km NE of Makubetsu, Japan, at a depth of 330.0 km and coordinates 45.7897°, 142.4784°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 15 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 347 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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142.4784°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.0 earthquake near Makubetsu, Japan?
The magnitude 4.0 earthquake that struck 69 km NE of Makubetsu, Japan on November 2, 2026 at 16:33 UTC had a depth of 330.0 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 4.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Magnitude 4.0 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000tuxt). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
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