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M3.1 Depth: 0.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Hinoemata, Fukushima Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-06-24 04:32:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Hinoemata, Fukushima Prefecture (Japan) on June 24, 2026 at 04:32 UTC. 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 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (35 km)
Regional average: 35 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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    Distance: 52 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 835 m ·Last eruption: -3400 ·Japan

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