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M3.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Misasa, Tottori Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 02:57:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Misasa, Tottori Prefecture (Japan) on August 12, 2026 at 02:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 02:57:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
Tottori Prefecture
City
Misasa
County
Tohaku County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.40000, 133.90000
Temperature
26.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (32.2 km)
Regional average: 32.2 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

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