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M3.0 Depth: 20.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near KYUSHU, JAPAN

UTC time: 2026-03-19 12:59:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 19, 2026 at 12:59 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near KYUSHU, JAPAN. With a focal depth of about 20 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
M3.0
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-19 12:59:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
33.10000, 130.30000
Temperature
7.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 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

  • Unzendake
    Distance: 38 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'483 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan
  • Asosan
    Distance: 77 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'592 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Japan
  • Kujusan
    Distance: 88 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'791 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan
  • Yufu-Tsurumi
    Distance: 103 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'584 m ·Last eruption: 867 ·Japan
  • Kirishimayama
    Distance: 140 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Japan
  • Fukue
    Distance: 144 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 315 m ·Last eruption: -400 ·Japan

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