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M3.7 Depth: 40.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN

UTC time: 2026-05-17 09:02:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 17, 2026 at 09:02 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 40 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 09:02:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.10000, 142.20000
Temperature
9.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40 km
Shallow
40 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

  • Kurikomayama
    Distance: 123 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'627 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Japan
  • Iwatesan
    Distance: 133 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'038 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Japan
  • Naruko
    Distance: 133 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 470 m ·Last eruption: 837 ·Japan
  • Akita-Komagatake
    Distance: 141 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'637 m ·Last eruption: 1971 ·Japan
  • Hachimantai
    Distance: 150 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'613 m ·Last eruption: -5350 ·Japan
  • Akita-Yakeyama
    Distance: 157 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'366 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Japan

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