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M3.8 Depth: 60.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN

UTC time: 2026-08-17 12:07:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN on August 17, 2026 at 12:07 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 60 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-17 12:07:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.90000, 142.10000
Temperature
22.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 60 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 60 km
Shallow
60 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

  • Osorezan
    Distance: 92 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 878 m ·Last eruption: 1787 ·Japan
  • Hakkodasan
    Distance: 106 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'584 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Japan
  • Towada
    Distance: 112 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'011 m ·Last eruption: 915 ·Japan
  • Esan
    Distance: 127 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 617 m ·Last eruption: 1874 ·Japan
  • Hachimantai
    Distance: 149 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'613 m ·Last eruption: -5350 ·Japan
  • Iwatesan
    Distance: 149 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'038 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Japan

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