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M3.4 Depth: 60.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near EASTERN HONSHU, JAPAN

UTC time: 2026-04-01 16:28:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 1, 2026 at 16:28 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near EASTERN HONSHU, 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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-01 16:28:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.10000, 139.70000
Temperature
8.8°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
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

  • Akagisan
    Distance: 68 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'828 m ·Japan
  • Nantaisan
    Distance: 76 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'486 m ·Last eruption: -9540 ·Japan
  • Omanago Group
    Distance: 81 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'341 m ·Last eruption: -3050 ·Japan
  • Nikko-Shiranesan
    Distance: 83 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'578 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Japan
  • Harunasan
    Distance: 87 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'449 m ·Last eruption: 550 ·Japan
  • Takaharayama
    Distance: 89 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: -4570 ·Japan

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