Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 50.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
yan shou xian · da chuan du shi
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M3.8 Earthquake near da chuan du shi, yan shou xian (Japan)
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About this earthquake
On January 6, 2026 at 18:56 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near da chuan du shi, yan shou xian (Japan). With a focal depth of about 50 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Japan: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.
Details
ID
4232915c0ce9fd4ee12e5d4e4bf043abf86f092d
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-06 18:56:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
State
yan shou xian
City
da chuan du shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.90000,
141.90000
Temperature
2.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
50 km
50 km — deeper than the regional average (33.2 km)
Regional average: 33.2 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
Volcanoes nearby
-
Iwatesan Activity reported
Japan
Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 969 Catalogue entries
Of 968 other entries for this area and period, 334 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
531
Country (24h)
Japan
2