Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Hiroshima Prefecture · Shobara
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M3.3 Earthquake near Shobara, Hiroshima Prefecture (Japan)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Shobara, Hiroshima Prefecture (Japan) on June 15, 2026 at 22:22 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.
Details
ID
159a9b37241b3a32ef08fcf42ecd954996a2deac
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-15 22:22:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.00000,
133.30000
Temperature
22.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (33.7 km)
Regional average: 33.7 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
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Asosan Activity reported
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 968 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
612
Country (24h)
Japan
2