Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Fukushima Prefecture · Tadami
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M3.5 Earthquake near Tadami, Fukushima Prefecture (Japan)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Tadami, Fukushima Prefecture (Japan) on September 3, 2026 at 13:34 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: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.
Details
ID
533842fae0023e060118e5d24b395dfc084e0aaa
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-03 13:34:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.20000,
139.30000
Temperature
16.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (33.7 km)
Regional average: 33.7 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 968 Catalogue entries
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