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M3.6 Depth: 140.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Ibusuki, Kagoshima Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-08-29 04:59:30 UTC Local time: —

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 M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
140.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-29 04:59:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
Kagoshima Prefecture
City
Ibusuki
Source
emsc
Coordinates
31.10000, 130.40000
Temperature
28.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 140 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 140 km
Intermediate
140 km
140 km — deeper than the regional average (32.9 km)
Regional average: 32.9 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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