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M3.9 Depth: 20.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near lai hu nei ting, lu er dao xian (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-02-23 15:16:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 23, 2026 at 15:16 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near lai hu nei ting, lu er dao xian (Japan). With a focal depth of about 20 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Japan: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-23 15:16:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
lu er dao xian
City
lai hu nei ting
County
da dao jun
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.00000, 129.10000
Temperature
20.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 192 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 796 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Japan
  • Nakanoshima
    Distance: 219 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 979 m ·Last eruption: 1914 ·Japan
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    Distance: 233 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 628 m ·Last eruption: 1190 ·Japan

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