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M3.5 Depth: 20.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Amami, Kagoshima Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-06-22 19:27:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Amami, Kagoshima Prefecture (Japan) on June 22, 2026 at 19:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Japan: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-22 19:27:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
Kagoshima Prefecture
City
Amami
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.50000, 129.70000
Temperature
26.2°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 (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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