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M3.2 Depth: 50.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Yakushima, Kagoshima Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-07-06 16:27:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 6, 2026 at 16:27 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Yakushima, Kagoshima Prefecture (Japan). With a focal depth of about 50 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 50 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 50 km
Shallow
50 km
50 km — deeper than the regional average (35.9 km)
Regional average: 35.9 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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