Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 0.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Gunma Prefecture · Katashina
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M3.2 Earthquake near Katashina, Gunma Prefecture (Japan)
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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 M3.6.
Details
ID
596233a51b199668520a157cc28918f58d2a3f25
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-29 09:48:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
State
City
County
Village
Katashina
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.90000,
139.30000
Temperature
15.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
0 km
0 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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