M3.9 Depth: 40.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near zhi ming ting, lu er dao xian (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-04-16 21:33:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 16, 2026 at 21:33 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near zhi ming ting, lu er dao xian (Japan). With a focal depth of about 40 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: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.9

Depth

40.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-16 21:33:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Japan

State

lu er dao xian

City

zhi ming ting

County

da dao jun

Source

emsc

Coordinates

27.30000, 128.50000

Temperature

23.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

40 km

40 km — close to the regional average (35.3 km)

Regional average: 35.3 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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