Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Fukushima Prefecture · Minamiaizu
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M3.6 Earthquake near Minamiaizu, Fukushima Prefecture (Japan)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Minamiaizu, Fukushima Prefecture (Japan) on June 26, 2026 at 17:33 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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. Japan: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.
Details
ID
68c8e4dffdfaaf3eed9d843c675793e8af5781b3
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-26 17:33:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.10000,
139.40000
Temperature
14.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 968 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
610
Country (24h)
Japan
2