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M3.3 Depth: 0.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Uonuma, Niigata Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-07-11 03:42:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Uonuma, Niigata Prefecture (Japan) on July 11, 2026 at 03:42 UTC. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-11 03:42:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
Niigata Prefecture
City
Uonuma
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.30000, 139.10000
Temperature
28.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (35.9 km)
Regional average: 35.9 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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