- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Fukushima Prefecture · Minamiaizu
Country overviewFukushima Prefecture · Minamiaizu
Country overviewOn June 24, 2026 at 04:24 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Minamiaizu, Fukushima Prefecture (Japan). 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Japan
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 969 Catalogue entries
Of 968 other entries for this area and period, 679 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
Open seismic profile