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M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Tadami, Fukushima Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-08-30 02:11:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 30, 2026 at 02:11 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Tadami, Fukushima 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. 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 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

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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 (32.9 km)
Regional average: 32.9 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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