Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 40.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Iwate Prefecture · Ofunato
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M3.4 Earthquake near Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture (Japan)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture (Japan) on October 4, 2026 at 11:56 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 40 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: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.
Details
ID
6de16fc6e80fcd19b6cd0ea7a191443b50f94006
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-04 11:56:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.10000,
142.10000
Temperature
19.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
40 km
40 km — deeper than the regional average (33.2 km)
Regional average: 33.2 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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Iwatesan Activity reported
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Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 969 Catalogue entries
Of 968 other entries for this area and period, 537 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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