M3.4 Depth: 50.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Miyako, Iwate Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-08-08 02:07:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 8, 2026 at 02:07 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Miyako, Iwate Prefecture (Japan). With a focal depth of about 50 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: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

50.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-08 02:07:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Japan

State

Iwate Prefecture

City

Miyako

Source

emsc

Coordinates

39.60000, 142.00000

Temperature

26.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

50 km

50 km — deeper than the regional average (32.5 km)

Regional average: 32.5 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

Iwatesan

Distance: 90 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'038 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Japan
Akita-Komagatake

Distance: 104 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'637 m ·Last eruption: 1971 ·Japan
Hachimantai

Distance: 106 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'613 m ·Last eruption: -5350 ·Japan
Akita-Yakeyama

Distance: 114 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'366 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Japan
Kurikomayama

Distance: 126 km ·Stratovolcano ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Japan
Towada

Distance: 139 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'011 m ·Last eruption: 915 ·Japan

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