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M3.8 Depth: 40.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN

UTC time: 2026-02-22 03:36:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN on February 22, 2026 at 03:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 40 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
M3.8
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-22 03:36:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.20000, 142.00000
Temperature
9.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40 km
Shallow
40 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

  • Naruko
    Distance: 125 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 470 m ·Last eruption: 837 ·Japan
  • Kurikomayama
    Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'627 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Japan
  • Zaozan [Zaosan]
    Distance: 137 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'841 m ·Last eruption: 1940 ·Japan
  • Azumayama
    Distance: 162 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'949 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Japan
  • Adatarayama
    Distance: 163 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'728 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan
  • Hijiori
    Distance: 166 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 552 m ·Japan

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