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M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Satsumasendai, Kagoshima Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 15:22:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 16, 2026 at 15:22 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Satsumasendai, Kagoshima Prefecture (Japan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Japan: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-16 15:22:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
Kagoshima Prefecture
City
Satsumasendai
Source
emsc
Coordinates
32.00000, 130.00000
Temperature
27.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (32.8 km)
Regional average: 32.8 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

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