Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 60.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
gong cheng xian · nu chuan ting
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M3.8 Earthquake near nu chuan ting, gong cheng xian (Japan)
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About this earthquake
On May 13, 2026 at 18:02 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near nu chuan ting, gong cheng xian (Japan). With a focal depth of about 60 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Japan: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.
Details
ID
5ca398083c0ead77ef31bdce6deb5aa02b370777
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-13 18:02:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
State
gong cheng xian
City
nu chuan ting
County
mu lu jun
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.40000,
141.90000
Temperature
9.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
60 km
60 km — deeper than the regional average (33.2 km)
Regional average: 33.2 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
Nuclear power plants
- Onagawa nuclear power plant34.8 kmStraight-line distance
JapanOut of operation · Operating at dataset date · Permanently shut downReactor units at site: 3
Source: Global Energy Monitor · Global Nuclear Power Tracker · Dataset date: 2026-08
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
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Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 969 Catalogue entries
Of 968 other entries for this area and period, 334 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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538
Country (24h)
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3