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M3.2 Depth: 0.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Katashina, Gunma Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-08-29 09:48:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Katashina, Gunma Prefecture (Japan) on August 29, 2026 at 09:48 UTC. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Japan: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-29 09:48:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
Gunma Prefecture
City
Katashina
County
Tone County
Village
Katashina
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.90000, 139.30000
Temperature
15.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (32.9 km)
Regional average: 32.9 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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