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M3.4 Depth: 60.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Totsukawa, Nara Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-08-09 05:05:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Totsukawa, Nara Prefecture (Japan) on August 9, 2026 at 05:05 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 60 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Japan: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-09 05:05:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
Nara Prefecture
City
Totsukawa
County
Yoshino County
Village
Totsukawa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.10000, 135.90000
Temperature
29.3°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
60 km — deeper than the regional average (32.9 km)
Regional average: 32.9 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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