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M3.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN

UTC time: 2026-04-15 05:05:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN on April 15, 2026 at 05:05 UTC. 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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-15 05:05:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.70000, 142.30000
Temperature
8.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

  • Iwatesan
    Distance: 112 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'038 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Japan
  • Hachimantai
    Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'613 m ·Last eruption: -5350 ·Japan
  • Akita-Komagatake
    Distance: 129 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'637 m ·Last eruption: 1971 ·Japan
  • Akita-Yakeyama
    Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'366 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Japan
  • Towada
    Distance: 151 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'011 m ·Last eruption: 915 ·Japan
  • Kurikomayama
    Distance: 154 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'627 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Japan

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