4.6Light

M 4.6 - 127 km E of Yamada, Japan

127 km E of Yamada, Japan

March 26, 2026 at 11:47 PM UTC

Seismic Data

Magnitude
M4.6
Light
Depth
10.0 km
below surface
Coordinates
39.3964ยฐN, 143.4321ยฐE
epicenter

About This Earthquake

This was a light earthquake registering M4.6 on the moment magnitude scale. It struck at 127 km E of Yamada, Japan at a depth of 10.0 km below the surface.

The earthquake occurred on March 26, 2026 at 11:47 PM UTC. View the full USGS event page for detailed waveform data, station information, and ShakeMap products: USGS Event us7000s7u7.

Frequently Asked Questions

How strong was the 127 km E of Yamada, Japan earthquake?

This was a light earthquake with a magnitude of 4.6. Earthquakes of this magnitude are felt by many but usually cause little damage.

Where was the 127 km E of Yamada, Japan earthquake felt?

The earthquake occurred at 127 km E of Yamada, Japan at a depth of 10.0 km.

M4.6 Light Earthquake - 127 km E of Yamada, Japan | USGS