M3.1 Depth: 20.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Nantan, Kyoto Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-06-25 13:44:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 25, 2026 at 13:44 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Nantan, Kyoto Prefecture (Japan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

20.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-25 13:44:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Japan

State

Kyoto Prefecture

City

Nantan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

35.10000, 135.50000

Temperature

22.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

20 km

20 km — shallower 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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