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M3.7 Depth: 60.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Nosegawa, Nara Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-08-30 00:45:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Nosegawa, Nara Prefecture (Japan) on August 30, 2026 at 00:45 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 60 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Japan: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-30 00:45:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
Nara Prefecture
City
Nosegawa
County
Yoshino County
Village
Nosegawa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.10000, 135.60000
Temperature
24.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 60 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 60 km
Shallow
60 km
60 km — deeper than the regional average (32.9 km)
Regional average: 32.9 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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