> modest and shallow mb 4.6 Earthquake in Akita, Japan

01/09/2026 - Earthquake in Akita, Japan

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time Jan. 9, 2026, 9:56 a.m.
Magnitude mb 4.6
Latitude 40.28 °N
Longitude 140.87 °E
Depth 10 km
Aftershocks 1
Last Update 2026-01-09
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