Earthquake M4.2 – Off the Coast of Iwate Prefecture
Origin Time (UTC)
14:49:00 28.06.26
Magnitude
4.2 M
Agency
EMSC, GFZ, USGS
Coordinates
40.200000°N 142.500000°E
Energy Release
30.09 t
Weather
N/A
Depth
50 KM
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck Off the Coast of Iwate Prefecture on June 28, 2026. Based on seismic calculations, the event released an energy equivalent to approximately 30.09 t of TNT. The earthquake originated at a depth of 50 km below the surface.
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