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M3.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Hidaka, Wakayama Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-07-22 22:46:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 22, 2026 at 22:46 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Hidaka, Wakayama Prefecture (Japan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Japan: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 52 earthquakes, the strongest at M7.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-22 22:46:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
Wakayama Prefecture
City
Hidaka
County
Hidaka County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
33.90000, 135.00000
Temperature
28.2°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 (34.3 km)
Regional average: 34.3 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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