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M3.2 Depth: 50.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near minabe ting, he ge shan xian (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-01-19 07:27:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 19, 2026 at 07:27 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near minabe ting, he ge shan xian (Japan). With a focal depth of about 50 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Japan: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-19 07:27:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
he ge shan xian
City
minabe ting
County
ri gao jun
Source
emsc
Coordinates
33.80000, 135.30000
Temperature
7.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 50 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 50 km
Shallow
50 km
50 km — deeper than the regional average (35.3 km)
Regional average: 35.3 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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