Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 20.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chiba Prefecture · Katsuura
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M3.2 Earthquake near Katsuura, Chiba Prefecture (Japan)
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About this earthquake
On September 12, 2026 at 07:49 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Katsuura, Chiba Prefecture (Japan). 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 event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
a7fb25b6e59d64609a0664543cdcee522ae1b19d
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-12 07:49:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.20000,
140.30000
Temperature
25.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
20 km
20 km — shallower than the regional average (33.1 km)
Regional average: 33.1 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 952 Catalogue entries
Of 951 other entries for this area and period, 663 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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