Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 40.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Aichi Prefecture · Tokoname
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M3.2 Earthquake near Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture (Japan)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture (Japan) on September 26, 2026 at 12:07 UTC. With a focal depth of about 40 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.
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Details
ID
7bd0a410d98728120963c0d6def06f99f5855afd
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-26 12:07:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.80000,
136.80000
Temperature
19.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
40 km
40 km — deeper than the regional average (33.2 km)
Regional average: 33.2 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Chubu Centrair International Airport6.5 kmStraight-line distance
Japan · NGO · RJGG
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-04
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
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Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 969 Catalogue entries
Of 968 other entries for this area and period, 679 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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