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M3.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near an lai shi, dao gen xian (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-01-08 16:36:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near an lai shi, dao gen xian (Japan) on January 8, 2026 at 16:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-08 16:36:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
dao gen xian
City
an lai shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.30000, 133.30000
Temperature
4.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than 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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