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M3.4 Depth: 60.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Shimotsuma, Ibaraki Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-06-30 15:33:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 30, 2026 at 15:33 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Shimotsuma, Ibaraki Prefecture (Japan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 60 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-30 15:33:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
Ibaraki Prefecture
City
Shimotsuma
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.20000, 140.00000
Temperature
21.8°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 (35.9 km)
Regional average: 35.9 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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