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M3.2 Depth: 80.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Kunisaki, Oita Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-09-02 05:24:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 2, 2026 at 05:24 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Kunisaki, Oita Prefecture (Japan). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 80 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Japan: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
80.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-02 05:24:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
Oita Prefecture
City
Kunisaki
Source
emsc
Coordinates
33.50000, 131.80000
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 80 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 80 km
Intermediate
80 km
80 km — deeper than the regional average (32.9 km)
Regional average: 32.9 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Yufu-Tsurumi
    Distance: 45 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Last eruption: 867 ·Japan
  • Kujusan
    Distance: 69 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'791 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan
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  • Abu
    Distance: 112 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 641 m ·Last eruption: -6850 ·Japan
  • Unzendake
    Distance: 162 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'483 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan
  • Kirishimayama
    Distance: 195 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Japan

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