Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 30.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
qian ye xian · ya chuan shi
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M3.3 Earthquake near ya chuan shi, qian ye xian (Japan)
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About this earthquake
On January 29, 2026 at 02:21 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near ya chuan shi, qian ye xian (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.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Japan: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.
Details
ID
80e83db73c218b6b2a7dd44b5a93c951c7669a91
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-29 02:21:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
qian ye xian
City
ya chuan shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.10000,
140.10000
Temperature
7.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
30 km
30 km — close to 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
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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, 603 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Country (24h)
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