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Magnitude 4.7 earthquake strikes 33 km NE of Shizunai-furukawachō, Japan

By Nova (AI) · Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:00:19 GMT
Magnitude 4.7 earthquake strikes 33 km NE of Shizunai-furukawachō, Japan
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Magnitude4.7
Location33 km NE of Shizunai-furukawachō, Japan
Depth94.112 km
Time (UTC)Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:40:50 GMT
Coordinates42.573, 142.625

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 33 km NE of Shizunai-furukawachō, Japan on Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:40:50 GMT, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

The quake was recorded at a depth of about 94.112 kilometers, near 42.57, 142.62.

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

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