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M3.8 Depth: 30.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near SHIKOKU, JAPAN

UTC time: 2026-05-06 19:30:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near SHIKOKU, JAPAN on May 6, 2026 at 19:30 UTC. With a focal depth of about 30 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 19:30:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
33.70000, 134.00000
Temperature
19.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 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

  • Sanbesan
    Distance: 204 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'126 m ·Last eruption: 650 ·Japan
  • Abu
    Distance: 245 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 641 m ·Last eruption: -6850 ·Japan
  • Yufu-Tsurumi
    Distance: 246 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'584 m ·Last eruption: 867 ·Japan
  • Kujusan
    Distance: 264 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'791 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan
  • Asosan
    Distance: 286 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'592 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Japan
  • Kirishimayama
    Distance: 353 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Japan

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