M3.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near zhang men shi, shan kou xian (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-05-11 18:30:30 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near zhang men shi, shan kou xian (Japan) on May 11, 2026 at 18:30 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Japan: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-11 18:30:30 UTC
Local time
Country
State
shan kou xian
City
zhang men shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.30000, 131.20000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (35.3 km)
Regional average: 35.3 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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