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M3.8 Depth: 50.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN

UTC time: 2026-05-02 22:45:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 2, 2026 at 22:45 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 22:45:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.90000, 141.70000
Temperature
13.5°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
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

  • Zaozan [Zaosan]
    Distance: 114 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'841 m ·Last eruption: 1940 ·Japan
  • Naruko
    Distance: 125 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 470 m ·Last eruption: 837 ·Japan
  • Adatarayama
    Distance: 128 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'728 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan
  • Azumayama
    Distance: 129 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'949 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Japan
  • Kurikomayama
    Distance: 142 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'627 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Japan
  • Bandaisan
    Distance: 147 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'816 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Japan

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