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M3.1 Depth: 30.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near da xiong ting, fu dao xian (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-01-13 00:15:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 13, 2026 at 00:15 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near da xiong ting, fu dao xian (Japan). With a focal depth of about 30 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.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Japan: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-13 00:15:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
fu dao xian
City
da xiong ting
County
shuang ye jun
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.40000, 141.20000
Temperature
12.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 km
30 km — close to 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

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