Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 50.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
yan shou xian · gong gu shi
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M3.4 Earthquake near gong gu shi, yan shou xian (Japan)
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About this earthquake
On April 16, 2026 at 20:23 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near gong gu shi, yan shou xian (Japan). With a focal depth of about 50 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.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Japan: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.
Details
ID
8256bde1e2698ddef09ae914f10dc830fa92701e
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-16 20:23:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
yan shou xian
City
gong gu shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.70000,
142.10000
Depth profile
Shallow
50 km
50 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
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Iwatesan Activity reported
Japan
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, 537 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
519
Country (24h)
Japan
2