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M3.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Kosa, Kumamoto Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 19:06:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 12, 2026 at 19:06 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Kosa, Kumamoto Prefecture (Japan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Japan: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

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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 (32.2 km)
Regional average: 32.2 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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  • Kujusan
    Distance: 60 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'791 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan
  • Yufu-Tsurumi
    Distance: 85 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Last eruption: 867 ·Japan
  • Kirishimayama
    Distance: 85 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Japan
  • Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike
    Distance: 105 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 40 m ·Last eruption: -6200 ·Japan

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