Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Kagoshima Prefecture · Toshima
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M3.3 Earthquake near Toshima, Kagoshima Prefecture (Japan)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Toshima, Kagoshima Prefecture (Japan) on October 1, 2026 at 19:05 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
a2d7f8790fb41c9b39879f54225e3b5335916422
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-01 19:05:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Toshima
Source
emsc
Coordinates
29.90000,
130.00000
Temperature
27.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (33.2 km)
Regional average: 33.2 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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Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 969 Catalogue entries
Of 968 other entries for this area and period, 603 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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