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M3.2 Depth: 50.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near tian bian shi, he ge shan xian (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-05-19 22:08:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 19, 2026 at 22:08 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near tian bian shi, he ge shan xian (Japan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 50 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Japan: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 22:08:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
he ge shan xian
City
tian bian shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.00000, 135.60000
Temperature
17.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 50 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 50 km
Shallow
50 km
50 km — deeper than the regional average (35 km)
Regional average: 35 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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