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M3.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-06-16 07:56:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 16, 2026 at 07:56 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture (Japan). With a focal depth of about 10 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 M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-16 07:56:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
Yamaguchi Prefecture
City
Hagi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.40000, 131.50000
Temperature
22.6°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 (35.1 km)
Regional average: 35.1 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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