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M3.6 Depth: 30.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Nago, Okinawa Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-08-25 05:29:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Nago, Okinawa Prefecture (Japan) on August 25, 2026 at 05:29 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 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: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-25 05:29:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
Okinawa Prefecture
City
Nago
Source
emsc
Coordinates
26.60000, 127.90000
Temperature
26.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 km
30 km — close to the regional average (32.9 km)
Regional average: 32.9 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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