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M3.4 Depth: 70.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Chiba, Chiba Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-08-07 07:41:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 7, 2026 at 07:41 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Chiba, Chiba Prefecture (Japan). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 70 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Japan: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
70.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-07 07:41:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
Chiba Prefecture
City
Chiba
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.60000, 140.10000
Temperature
29.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 70 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 70 km
Intermediate
70 km
70 km — deeper than the regional average (32.6 km)
Regional average: 32.6 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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