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M3.6 Depth: 100.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Chikusei, Ibaraki Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-07-31 02:40:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 31, 2026 at 02:40 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Chikusei, Ibaraki Prefecture (Japan). At around 100 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Japan: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
100.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-31 02:40:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
Ibaraki Prefecture
City
Chikusei
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.30000, 140.00000
Temperature
28.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 100 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 100 km
Intermediate
100 km
100 km — deeper than the regional average (32.8 km)
Regional average: 32.8 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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