Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 70.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Gunma Prefecture · Meiwa
Country overviewJapan · Gunma Prefecture
M3.6 Earthquake near Meiwa, Gunma Prefecture (Japan)
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About this earthquake
On August 14, 2026 at 21:58 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Meiwa, Gunma Prefecture (Japan). At around 70 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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 M3.6.
Details
ID
ccc4320d2c7b215740b88e8c336f754b7077a00f
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
70.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-14 21:58:30 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.20000,
139.50000
Temperature
23.9°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
70 km
70 km — deeper than the regional average (33.7 km)
Regional average: 33.7 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
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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