M4.2 earthquake - 274 km SE of Shing?, Japan
1373 d ago · 14 Jan 2023, 04:20 UTC 274 km SE of Shing?, Japan
What happened
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 274 km SE of Shing?, Japan on 14 Jan 2023, 04:20 UTC at a depth of 364 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a deep earthquake; shaking at the surface is usually weak for its size.
The nearest town in our records is Kushimoto, about 269 km away in Wakayama, Japan.
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First reported by USGS
17 Oct 2026, 10:53 UTC
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