M3.4 Depth: 20.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Amami, Kagoshima Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-07-18 00:48:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 18, 2026 at 00:48 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Amami, Kagoshima Prefecture (Japan). 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.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

20.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-18 00:48:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Japan

State

Kagoshima Prefecture

City

Amami

Source

emsc

Coordinates

28.50000, 129.70000

Temperature

28.3°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

20 km

20 km — shallower than the regional average (35.9 km)

Regional average: 35.9 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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