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M3.7 Depth: 20.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near NEAR WEST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN

UTC time: 2026-04-18 15:46:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 18, 2026 at 15:46 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near NEAR WEST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-18 15:46:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.20000, 137.50000
Temperature
13.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 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

  • Niigata-Yakeyama
    Distance: 57 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 2'400 m ·Last eruption: 1998 ·Japan
  • Myokosan
    Distance: 64 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'454 m ·Last eruption: -750 ·Japan
  • Midagahara
    Distance: 70 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'621 m ·Last eruption: 1839 ·Japan
  • Shiga
    Distance: 107 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 2'041 m ·Japan
  • Yakedake
    Distance: 108 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'455 m ·Last eruption: 1995 ·Japan
  • Akandanayama
    Distance: 111 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'109 m ·Japan

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