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M3.0 Depth: 60.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near chang lu tai tian shi, ci cheng xian (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-02-22 18:14:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 22, 2026 at 18:14 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near chang lu tai tian shi, ci cheng xian (Japan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 60 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Japan: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-22 18:14:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
ci cheng xian
City
chang lu tai tian shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.50000, 140.50000
Temperature
10.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 60 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 60 km
Shallow
60 km
60 km — deeper than the regional average (35.1 km)
Regional average: 35.1 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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  • Nikko-Shiranesan
    Distance: 106 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'578 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Japan
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