Earthquake of Magnitude 4.0 in Kirishima , Japan

Full details of the magnitude 4.0 earthquake that occurred in Kirishima, Japan. Find all the important information about this major seismic event, its impact, and nearby earthquakes.

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Date (Local Time)	Loading...
Date (UTC)	Jan 17, 2026 08:37 UTC
Magnitude	4.0
Depth	0 km (0.00 miles)
Location	KYUSHU, JAPAN
Country	Japan
Region	Kagoshima
City	Kirishima
Coordinates	lat 31.9, lon 130.8
Source	emsc

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