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M3.6 Depth: 30.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Kosai, Shizuoka Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-07-02 11:13:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Kosai, Shizuoka Prefecture (Japan) on July 2, 2026 at 11:13 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-02 11:13:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
Shizuoka Prefecture
City
Kosai
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.70000, 137.50000
Temperature
24.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 km
30 km — close to the regional average (35.9 km)
Regional average: 35.9 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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