Earthquake report · M 4.2

M4.2 earthquake 103 km from Kuji, Japan

USGS · updated Oct 8, 2026, 20:36 UTC

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was recorded on Oct 9, 2026, 4:23 AM (GMT+9) 103 km ENE of Noda, Japan at a depth of 35 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 40.51°, 142.91° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.2
Depth (km): 35
Local time: Oct 9, 2026, 4:23 AM (GMT+9)
UTC time: 2026-10-08 19:23
Coordinates: 40.509, 142.912

Updates

M 4.2 - 103 km ENE of Noda, JapanOct 8, 2026, 20:36 UTC

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Kuji · 103 km
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Saved source report · captured Oct 15, 2026, 18:26 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.