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M3.8 Depth: 70.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-09-04 12:10:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture (Japan) on September 4, 2026 at 12:10 UTC. At around 70 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Japan: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
70.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-04 12:10:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
Miyagi Prefecture
City
Kesennuma
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.80000, 141.70000
Temperature
18.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 70 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 70 km
Intermediate
70 km
70 km — deeper than the regional average (32.9 km)
Regional average: 32.9 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 81 km ·Stratovolcano ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Japan
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    Distance: 132 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'038 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Japan
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    Distance: 132 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'841 m ·Last eruption: 1940 ·Japan
  • Akita-Komagatake
    Distance: 132 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'637 m ·Last eruption: 1971 ·Japan
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    Distance: 135 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 552 m ·Japan

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