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M3.6 Depth: 50.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Kamaishi, Iwate Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-07-30 04:51:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Kamaishi, Iwate Prefecture (Japan) on July 30, 2026 at 04:51 UTC. With a focal depth of about 50 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Japan: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-30 04:51:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
Iwate Prefecture
City
Kamaishi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.30000, 142.10000
Temperature
23.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 50 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 50 km
Shallow
50 km
50 km — deeper than the regional average (32.5 km)
Regional average: 32.5 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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