Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Fukushima Prefecture · Tadami
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M3.0 Earthquake near Tadami, Fukushima Prefecture (Japan)
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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 M3.6.
Details
ID
34b24e745288afd39958622888dbad4d12d5d810
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-30 02:11:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.20000,
139.30000
Temperature
21.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (33.7 km)
Regional average: 33.7 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 968 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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