Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 30.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Aichi Prefecture · Tahara
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M3.3 Earthquake near Tahara, Aichi Prefecture (Japan)
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About this earthquake
On September 16, 2026 at 05:23 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Tahara, Aichi Prefecture (Japan). With a focal depth of about 30 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
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Details
ID
7a9d81e77ac84465c0e565e955edd6906fcead77
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-16 05:23:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.40000,
137.30000
Temperature
24.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
30 km
30 km — close to the regional average (33.1 km)
Regional average: 33.1 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 953 Catalogue entries
Of 952 other entries for this area and period, 592 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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