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M3.1 Depth: 10.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-13 05:43:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 13, 2026 at 05:43 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Suzu, Ishikawa Prefecture (Japan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-13 05:43:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
Ishikawa Prefecture
City
Suzu
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.50000, 137.30000
Temperature
26.9°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 (35.9 km)
Regional average: 35.9 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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