Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 50.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Iwate Prefecture · Miyako
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M3.5 Earthquake near Miyako, Iwate Prefecture (Japan)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Miyako, Iwate Prefecture (Japan) on August 13, 2026 at 02:29 UTC. With a focal depth of about 50 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Japan: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.
Details
ID
5e91d7fa0826f6a80c283437ddf772aff50c6196
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-13 02:29:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.60000,
142.10000
Temperature
21.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
50 km
50 km — deeper 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Iwatesan Activity reported
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 968 Catalogue entries
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