M3.0 Depth: 50.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Bando, Ibaraki Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 16:10:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Bando, Ibaraki Prefecture (Japan) on July 16, 2026 at 16:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 50 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

50.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-16 16:10:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Japan

State

Ibaraki Prefecture

City

Bando

Source

emsc

Coordinates

36.10000, 139.90000

Temperature

26.4°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

50 km

50 km — deeper 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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