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M3.5 Depth: 50.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Miyako, Iwate Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-08-13 02:29:30 UTC Local time: —

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 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-13 02:29:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
Iwate Prefecture
City
Miyako
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.60000, 142.10000
Temperature
21.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 50 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 50 km
Shallow
50 km
50 km — deeper than the regional average (32.5 km)
Regional average: 32.5 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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    Distance: 98 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'038 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Japan
  • Akita-Komagatake
    Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'637 m ·Last eruption: 1971 ·Japan
  • Hachimantai
    Distance: 114 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'613 m ·Last eruption: -5350 ·Japan
  • Akita-Yakeyama
    Distance: 122 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'366 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Japan
  • Kurikomayama
    Distance: 133 km ·Stratovolcano ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Japan
  • Towada
    Distance: 145 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'011 m ·Last eruption: 915 ·Japan

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