Earthquake report · M 4.2

M4.2 earthquake 191 km from Oga, Japan

USGS · updated Oct 9, 2026, 04:27 UTC

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was recorded on Oct 9, 2026, 11:36 AM (GMT+9) 195 km WSW of Fukaura, Japan at a depth of 269 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 40.29°, 137.67° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.2
Depth (km): 269
Local time: Oct 9, 2026, 11:36 AM (GMT+9)
UTC time: 2026-10-09 02:36
Coordinates: 40.293, 137.669

Updates

M 4.2 - 195 km WSW of Fukaura, JapanOct 9, 2026, 04:27 UTC

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Oga · 191 km
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Saved source report · captured Oct 16, 2026, 02:34 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.