M3.3 Depth: 60.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near qi xian zhao shi, gong cheng xian (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-01-07 16:07:30 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near qi xian zhao shi, gong cheng xian (Japan) on January 7, 2026 at 16:07 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 60 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Japan: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-07 16:07:30 UTC
Local time
Country
State
gong cheng xian
City
qi xian zhao shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.70000, 141.90000
Temperature
9.2°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 (34.8 km)
Regional average: 34.8 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

  • Kurikomayama
    Distance: 101 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'627 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Japan
  • Naruko
    Distance: 101 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 470 m ·Last eruption: 837 ·Japan
  • Zaozan [Zaosan]
    Distance: 141 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'841 m ·Last eruption: 1940 ·Japan
  • Iwatesan
    Distance: 150 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'038 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Japan
  • Akita-Komagatake
    Distance: 151 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'637 m ·Last eruption: 1971 ·Japan
  • Hijiori
    Distance: 151 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 552 m ·Japan

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