Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Kumamoto Prefecture · Ashikita
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M3.7 Earthquake near Ashikita, Kumamoto Prefecture (Japan)
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About this earthquake
On August 3, 2026 at 04:32 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Ashikita, Kumamoto 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 event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
58ff28540b31b268da6960c82c453b0cecfa0a17
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-03 04:32:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
32.40000,
130.50000
Temperature
32.4°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
Volcanoes nearby
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Amakusa Airport33.3 kmStraight-line distance
Japan · AXJ · RJDA
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-20
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Kumamoto Prefecture
Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 189 Catalogue entries
Of 188 other entries for this area and period, 52 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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