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M3.8 Depth: 60.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near nu chuan ting, gong cheng xian (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-05-13 18:02:30 UTC Local time: —

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: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-13 18:02:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
gong cheng xian
City
nu chuan ting
County
mu lu jun
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.40000, 141.90000
Temperature
9.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 60 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 60 km
Shallow
60 km
60 km — deeper than the regional average (34.4 km)
Regional average: 34.4 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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