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M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Kaizuka, Osaka Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 12:03:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Kaizuka, Osaka Prefecture (Japan) on August 15, 2026 at 12:03 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Japan: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-15 12:03:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
Osaka Prefecture
City
Kaizuka
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.50000, 135.30000
Temperature
26.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (32.6 km)
Regional average: 32.6 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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