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M3.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near fu gang shi, fu gang xian (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-01-21 15:08:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near fu gang shi, fu gang xian (Japan) on January 21, 2026 at 15:08 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Japan: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-21 15:08:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
fu gang xian
City
fu gang shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
33.70000, 130.30000
Temperature
-1.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (35.3 km)
Regional average: 35.3 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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    Distance: 104 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'483 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan
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    Distance: 111 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'584 m ·Last eruption: 867 ·Japan
  • Kujusan
    Distance: 111 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'791 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan
  • Asosan
    Distance: 116 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'592 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Japan
  • Abu
    Distance: 142 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 641 m ·Last eruption: -6850 ·Japan
  • Fukue
    Distance: 178 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 315 m ·Last eruption: -400 ·Japan

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