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M3.1 Depth: 20.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Tsuru, Yamanashi Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-07-20 17:23:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Tsuru, Yamanashi Prefecture (Japan) on July 20, 2026 at 17:23 UTC. 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 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
M3.1
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-20 17:23:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
Yamanashi Prefecture
City
Tsuru
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.50000, 138.90000
Temperature
21.6°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
20 km — shallower than the regional average (36 km)
Regional average: 36 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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  • Izu-Tobu
    Distance: 69 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'406 m ·Last eruption: 1989 ·Japan
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    Distance: 84 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'480 m ·Last eruption: 1200 ·Japan
  • Izu-Oshima
    Distance: 97 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 758 m ·Last eruption: 1990 ·Japan
  • Asamayama
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