Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 60.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Iwate Prefecture · Ofunato
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M3.3 Earthquake near Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture (Japan)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture (Japan) on September 7, 2026 at 08:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 60 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
ID
1af864021be8cfdc5ed1828cd5cad6ea4bda50a7
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-07 08:47:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.00000,
141.80000
Temperature
22.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
60 km
60 km — deeper than the regional average (33.1 km)
Regional average: 33.1 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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Iwatesan Activity reported
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Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 951 Catalogue entries
Of 950 other entries for this area and period, 591 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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