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M3.3 Depth: 80.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Shirakawa, Fukushima Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-08-31 09:49:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Shirakawa, Fukushima Prefecture (Japan) on August 31, 2026 at 09:49 UTC. At around 80 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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 M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
80.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-31 09:49:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
Fukushima Prefecture
City
Shirakawa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.10000, 140.40000
Temperature
20.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 80 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 80 km
Intermediate
80 km
80 km — deeper than the regional average (32.9 km)
Regional average: 32.9 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 39 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'915 m ·Last eruption: 1963 ·Japan
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    Distance: 62 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'728 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan
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    Distance: 63 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'816 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Japan
  • Azumayama
    Distance: 72 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'949 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Japan
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    Distance: 83 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 835 m ·Last eruption: -3400 ·Japan

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