M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-08-05 13:31:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 5, 2026 at 13:31 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture (Japan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Japan: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-05 13:31:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Japan

State

Kumamoto Prefecture

City

Yatsushiro

Source

emsc

Coordinates

32.50000, 130.60000

Temperature

30.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (32.8 km)

Regional average: 32.8 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

Unzendake

Distance: 40 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'483 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan
Asosan

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Kirishimayama

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Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike

Distance: 81 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 40 m ·Last eruption: -6200 ·Japan
Kujusan

Distance: 89 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'791 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan
Aira

Distance: 103 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Japan

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