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M3.9 Depth: 50.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN

UTC time: 2026-03-27 02:16:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN on March 27, 2026 at 02:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 50 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-27 02:16:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.30000, 142.10000
Temperature
6.9°C

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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
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

  • Iwatesan
    Distance: 112 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'038 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Japan
  • Kurikomayama
    Distance: 119 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'627 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Japan
  • Akita-Komagatake
    Distance: 123 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'637 m ·Last eruption: 1971 ·Japan
  • Hachimantai
    Distance: 129 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'613 m ·Last eruption: -5350 ·Japan
  • Naruko
    Distance: 134 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 470 m ·Last eruption: 837 ·Japan
  • Akita-Yakeyama
    Distance: 137 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'366 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Japan

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