M4.8 deep earthquake — NEAR WEST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN

Date/Time (UTC): Mon, 23 Feb 2026 23:03:40 GMT

Magnitude: 4.8 — light — felt widely, minor damage possible near epicenter

Depth: 258 km (deep)

Coordinates: 37.0348°N, 137.0280°E

Data source: European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) — Global / Europe

Deep earthquakes (over 100km) rarely cause significant surface damage despite their magnitude, as energy dissipates through the mantle before reaching the surface.

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Source URL: https://quakenear.me/earthquake/emsc_20260223_0000366