Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 140.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Kagoshima Prefecture · Ibusuki
Country overviewJapan · Kagoshima Prefecture
M3.6 Earthquake near Ibusuki, Kagoshima Prefecture (Japan)
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About this earthquake
On August 29, 2026 at 04:59 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Ibusuki, Kagoshima Prefecture (Japan). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 140 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Japan: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.
Details
ID
06e736ac3a6c677ee4538e373815fd57e350257b
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
140.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-29 04:59:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
31.10000,
130.40000
Temperature
28.7°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
140 km
140 km — deeper than the regional average (33.7 km)
Regional average: 33.7 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
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Aira Activity reported
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 968 Catalogue entries
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