Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Gifu Prefecture · Gero
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M3.2 Earthquake near Gero, Gifu Prefecture (Japan)
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About this earthquake
On July 31, 2026 at 23:38 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Gero, Gifu 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 event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
22ec72fe262b44467f236a7bd33dc93c28e96a52
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-31 23:38:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.90000,
137.40000
Temperature
20.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower 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.
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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, 662 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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