M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Ako, Hyogo Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-06-26 22:00:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Ako, Hyogo Prefecture (Japan) on June 26, 2026 at 22:00 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Japan: 21 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-26 22:00:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Japan

State

Hyogo Prefecture

City

Ako

Source

emsc

Coordinates

34.80000, 134.40000

Temperature

21.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (35.3 km)

Regional average: 35.3 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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