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M3.0 Depth: 40.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Toyota, Aichi Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-07-21 15:42:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 21, 2026 at 15:42 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Toyota, Aichi Prefecture (Japan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 40 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Japan: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-21 15:42:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
Aichi Prefecture
City
Toyota
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.20000, 137.30000
Temperature
25.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40 km
Shallow
40 km
40 km — close to the regional average (36 km)
Regional average: 36 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Ontakesan
    Distance: 79 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 3'067 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·Japan
  • Norikuradake
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  • Akandanayama
    Distance: 114 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'109 m ·Japan
  • Hakusan
    Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'702 m ·Last eruption: 1659 ·Japan
  • Yakedake
    Distance: 117 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'455 m ·Last eruption: 1995 ·Japan
  • Fujisan
    Distance: 131 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'776 m ·Last eruption: 1708 ·Japan

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