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M3.5 Depth: 70.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near EASTERN HONSHU, JAPAN

UTC time: 2026-03-04 12:18:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 4, 2026 at 12:18 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near EASTERN HONSHU, JAPAN. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 70 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
70.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-04 12:18:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.30000, 140.90000
Temperature
5.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 70 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 70 km
Intermediate
70 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Adatarayama
    Distance: 67 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'728 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan
  • Azumayama
    Distance: 75 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'949 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Japan
  • Bandaisan
    Distance: 80 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'816 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Japan
  • Nasudake
    Distance: 85 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'915 m ·Last eruption: 1963 ·Japan
  • Zaozan [Zaosan]
    Distance: 102 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'841 m ·Last eruption: 1940 ·Japan
  • Takaharayama
    Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: -4570 ·Japan

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