Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 60.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
gong cheng xian · qi xian zhao shi
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M3.3 Earthquake near qi xian zhao shi, gong cheng xian (Japan)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near qi xian zhao shi, gong cheng xian (Japan) on January 23, 2026 at 02:52 UTC. With a focal depth of about 60 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: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.
Details
ID
a37bfc39469101c5eccc1ea00aaaab66db0d2f54
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-23 02:52:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
State
gong cheng xian
City
qi xian zhao shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.70000,
142.00000
Temperature
3.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
60 km
60 km — deeper 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
Volcanoes nearby
-
Iwatesan Activity reported
Japan
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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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
554
Country (24h)
Japan
3