Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Fukushima Prefecture · Hinoemata
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M3.1 Earthquake near Hinoemata, Fukushima Prefecture (Japan)
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About this earthquake
On August 3, 2026 at 06:00 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Hinoemata, Fukushima Prefecture (Japan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 M5.1.
Details
ID
52502da6b9899ac13361b1b5b0082b6330018e30
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-03 06:00:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Hinoemata
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.00000,
139.40000
Temperature
17.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (33.1 km)
Regional average: 33.1 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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Context for this earthquake
21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 951 Catalogue entries
Of 950 other entries for this area and period, 752 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)
634
Country (24h)
Japan
3