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M3.4 Depth: 70.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Kamaishi, Iwate Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-06-27 17:43:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Kamaishi, Iwate Prefecture (Japan) on June 27, 2026 at 17:43 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 70 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Japan: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
70.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-27 17:43:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
Iwate Prefecture
City
Kamaishi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.30000, 141.80000
Temperature
15.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 70 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 70 km
Intermediate
70 km
70 km — deeper than the regional average (35.3 km)
Regional average: 35.3 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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    Distance: 112 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 470 m ·Last eruption: 837 ·Japan
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