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M3.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Gero, Gifu Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-07-31 23:38:30 UTC Local time: —

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. Japan: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-31 23:38:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
Gifu Prefecture
City
Gero
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.90000, 137.40000
Temperature
20.8°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 (32.8 km)
Regional average: 32.8 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

  • Ontakesan
    Distance: 7 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 3'067 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·Japan
  • Norikuradake
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    Distance: 37 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'109 m ·Japan
  • Yakedake
    Distance: 40 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'455 m ·Last eruption: 1995 ·Japan
  • Hakusan
    Distance: 63 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'702 m ·Last eruption: 1659 ·Japan
  • Midagahara
    Distance: 77 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'621 m ·Last eruption: 1839 ·Japan

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