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M3.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Suzu, Ishikawa Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-08-04 18:43:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Suzu, Ishikawa Prefecture (Japan) on August 4, 2026 at 18:43 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Japan: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-04 18:43:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
Ishikawa Prefecture
City
Suzu
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.50000, 137.20000
Temperature
27.0°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
10 km — shallower than 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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