Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 50.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Iwate Prefecture · Ofunato
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M3.6 Earthquake near Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture (Japan)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture (Japan) on August 6, 2026 at 04:18 UTC. 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.
Details
ID
49f36f3e3ce310f96bc35308497a399936269adb
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-06 04:18:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.90000,
141.90000
Temperature
22.6°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
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Iwatesan Activity reported
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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, 423 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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