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M3.0 Depth: 100.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Hirata, Fukushima Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-07-20 02:25:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Hirata, Fukushima Prefecture (Japan) on July 20, 2026 at 02:25 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 100 km. 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 M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
100.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-20 02:25:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
Fukushima Prefecture
City
Hirata
County
Ishikawa County
Village
Hirata
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.20000, 140.50000
Temperature
31.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 100 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 100 km
Intermediate
100 km
100 km — deeper than the regional average (32.9 km)
Regional average: 32.9 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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