Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 50.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
M3.5 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
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About this earthquake
On May 26, 2026 at 05:08 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 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
ID
b67ccbee1099ccffabfe912449085803409b2fc8
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-26 05:08:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.70000,
142.10000
Temperature
14.8°C
Depth profile
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
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Iwatesan Activity reported
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
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