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M3.5 Depth: 60.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-06-17 18:35:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 17, 2026 at 18:35 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture (Japan). With a focal depth of about 60 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: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-17 18:35:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
Miyagi Prefecture
City
Ishinomaki
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.30000, 141.60000
Temperature
18.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 60 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 60 km
Shallow
60 km
60 km — deeper 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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