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M3.0 Depth: 40.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Anan, Tokushima Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-06-19 11:17:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 19, 2026 at 11:17 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Anan, Tokushima Prefecture (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. Japan: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-19 11:17:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
Tokushima Prefecture
City
Anan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
33.70000, 134.90000
Temperature
23.8°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
40 km — close to the regional average (34.4 km)
Regional average: 34.4 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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