Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
qing sen xian · jin bie ting
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M3.2 Earthquake near jin bie ting, qing sen xian (Japan)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near jin bie ting, qing sen xian (Japan) on May 3, 2026 at 20:14 UTC. 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 event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
0790aff0f0366a3719c68a07c89b8dd3359092f4
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-03 20:14:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
qing sen xian
City
jin bie ting
County
dong jin zhi jun
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.30000,
140.60000
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (33.7 km)
Regional average: 33.7 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Nuclear power plants
- Ohma nuclear power plant35.0 kmStraight-line distance
JapanUnder constructionReactor units at site: 1
Source: Global Energy Monitor · Global Nuclear Power Tracker · Dataset date: 2026-08
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 968 Catalogue entries
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