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M3.6 Depth: 40.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near SHIKOKU, JAPAN

UTC time: 2026-04-05 23:29:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 23:29 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near SHIKOKU, JAPAN. With a focal depth of about 40 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 23:29:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
33.80000, 134.00000
Temperature
18.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40 km
Shallow
40 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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    Distance: 195 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'126 m ·Last eruption: 650 ·Japan
  • Abu
    Distance: 241 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 641 m ·Last eruption: -6850 ·Japan
  • Yufu-Tsurumi
    Distance: 249 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'584 m ·Last eruption: 867 ·Japan
  • Kujusan
    Distance: 267 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'791 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan
  • Asosan
    Distance: 289 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'592 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Japan
  • Kirishimayama
    Distance: 359 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Japan

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