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M3.7 Depth: 40.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN

UTC time: 2026-04-05 02:21:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 02:21 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN. With a focal depth of about 40 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 02:21:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.30000, 142.30000
Temperature
7.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40 km
Shallow
40 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

  • Iwatesan
    Distance: 121 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'038 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Japan
  • Towada
    Distance: 122 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'011 m ·Last eruption: 915 ·Japan
  • Hakkodasan
    Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'585 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Japan
  • Hachimantai
    Distance: 129 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'613 m ·Last eruption: -5350 ·Japan
  • Akita-Yakeyama
    Distance: 136 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'366 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Japan
  • Akita-Komagatake
    Distance: 141 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'637 m ·Last eruption: 1971 ·Japan

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