Earthquake report · M 4.0

M4.0 earthquake 62 km from Makubetsu, Japan

USGS · updated Oct 9, 2026, 11:45 UTC

A magnitude 4.0 earthquake was recorded on Oct 9, 2026, 6:49 PM (GMT+9) 9 km ENE of Nakatonbetsu, Japan at a depth of 278 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 45.00°, 142.41° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.0
Depth (km): 278
Local time: Oct 9, 2026, 6:49 PM (GMT+9)
UTC time: 2026-10-09 09:49
Coordinates: 45.004, 142.412

Updates

M 4.0 - 9 km ENE of Nakatonbetsu, JapanOct 9, 2026, 11:45 UTC

Nearby cities

Makubetsu · 62 km
Wakkanai · 73 km
Nayoro · 73 km
Shibetsu · 93 km
Minamishibetsuchō · 95 km

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Saved source report · captured Oct 16, 2026, 08:46 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.