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. Japan: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.
Details
ID
22ec72fe262b44467f236a7bd33dc93c28e96a52
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-31 23:38:30 UTC
Local time
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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 (33.9 km)
Regional average: 33.9 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 968 Catalogue entries
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