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M3.0 Depth: 0.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near EASTERN HONSHU, JAPAN

UTC time: 2026-05-02 06:29:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near EASTERN HONSHU, JAPAN on May 2, 2026 at 06:29 UTC. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 06:29:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.50000, 137.90000
Temperature
13.9°C

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Depth profile

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Shallow
0 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

  • Midagahara
    Distance: 29 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'621 m ·Last eruption: 1839 ·Japan
  • Yakedake
    Distance: 41 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'455 m ·Last eruption: 1995 ·Japan
  • Akandanayama
    Distance: 44 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'109 m ·Japan
  • Myokosan
    Distance: 47 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'454 m ·Last eruption: -750 ·Japan
  • Niigata-Yakeyama
    Distance: 48 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 2'400 m ·Last eruption: 1998 ·Japan
  • Norikuradake
    Distance: 54 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'026 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Japan

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