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M3.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near NEAR WEST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-03-27 17:53:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near NEAR WEST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan) on March 27, 2026 at 17:53 UTC. 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Japan: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-27 17:53:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
zhu zhou shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.50000, 137.20000
Temperature
7.5°C

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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 (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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Niigata-Yakeyama
    Distance: 98 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 2'400 m ·Last eruption: 1998 ·Japan
  • Myokosan
    Distance: 106 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'454 m ·Last eruption: -750 ·Japan
  • Midagahara
    Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'621 m ·Last eruption: 1839 ·Japan
  • Yakedake
    Distance: 146 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'455 m ·Last eruption: 1995 ·Japan
  • Shiga
    Distance: 148 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 2'041 m ·Japan
  • Akandanayama
    Distance: 148 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'109 m ·Japan

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