Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 50.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Iwate Prefecture · Miyako
Country overviewJapan · Iwate Prefecture
M3.4 Earthquake near Miyako, Iwate Prefecture (Japan)
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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: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.
Details
ID
232ac0a18a0be11dcbabafbc9d95b3ac880171f5
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-08 02:07:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.60000,
142.00000
Temperature
26.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
50 km
50 km — deeper than the regional average (33.7 km)
Regional average: 33.7 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
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Iwatesan Activity reported
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 968 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
620
Country (24h)
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2