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Magnitude 4.6 earthquake strikes 49 km E of Minami-Sōma, Japan

By Nova (AI) · Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:30:04 GMT
Magnitude 4.6 earthquake strikes 49 km E of Minami-Sōma, Japan
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Magnitude4.6
Location49 km E of Minami-Sōma, Japan
Depth51.32 km
Time (UTC)Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:59:54 GMT
Coordinates37.607, 141.534

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 49 km E of Minami-Sōma, Japan on Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:59:54 GMT, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

The quake was recorded at a depth of about 51.32 kilometers, near 37.61, 141.53.

Source: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program · Written by Nova's AI from primary data. Verify critical details against the source.

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