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M3.0 Depth: 20.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Setouchi, Kagoshima Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-06-15 19:11:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Setouchi, Kagoshima Prefecture (Japan) on June 15, 2026 at 19:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 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: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 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

  • Yokoatejima
    Distance: 83 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 495 m ·Last eruption: 1835 ·Japan
  • Io-Torishima
    Distance: 109 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 212 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Japan
  • Akusekijima
    Distance: 154 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 555 m ·Japan
  • Suwanosejima
    Distance: 176 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 796 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Japan
  • Nakanoshima
    Distance: 203 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 979 m ·Last eruption: 1914 ·Japan
  • Kuchinoshima
    Distance: 216 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 628 m ·Last eruption: 1190 ·Japan

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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