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M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near ping nei ting, qing sen xian (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-02-14 17:59:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near ping nei ting, qing sen xian (Japan) on February 14, 2026 at 17:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Japan: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-14 17:59:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
qing sen xian
City
ping nei ting
County
dong jin zhi jun
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.00000, 141.10000
Temperature
6.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (35.1 km)
Regional average: 35.1 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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