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M3.1 Depth: 40.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN

UTC time: 2026-01-18 17:36:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN on January 18, 2026 at 17:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 40 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-18 17:36:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.20000, 141.00000
Temperature
9.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40 km
Shallow
40 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

  • Takaharayama
    Distance: 134 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: -4570 ·Japan
  • Nasudake
    Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'915 m ·Last eruption: 1963 ·Japan
  • Nantaisan
    Distance: 149 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'486 m ·Last eruption: -9540 ·Japan
  • Omanago Group
    Distance: 152 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'341 m ·Last eruption: -3050 ·Japan
  • Nikko-Shiranesan
    Distance: 160 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'578 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Japan
  • Akagisan
    Distance: 167 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'828 m ·Japan

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