Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 0.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Fukushima Prefecture · Hinoemata
Country overviewJapan · Fukushima Prefecture
M3.2 Earthquake near Hinoemata, Fukushima Prefecture (Japan)
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About this earthquake
On September 10, 2026 at 09:55 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Hinoemata, Fukushima Prefecture (Japan). Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Japan: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.
Details
ID
bc846b02035f45ec0f03ba176d6bad10bba8052c
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-10 09:55:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Hinoemata
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.00000,
139.40000
Temperature
13.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (33.9 km)
Regional average: 33.9 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 968 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
741
Country (24h)
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2