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M3.4 Depth: 20.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near WESTERN HONSHU, JAPAN

UTC time: 2026-05-05 08:55:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN HONSHU, JAPAN on May 5, 2026 at 08:55 UTC. With a focal depth of about 20 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 08:55:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.10000, 131.50000
Temperature
16.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 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

  • Abu
    Distance: 43 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 641 m ·Last eruption: -6850 ·Japan
  • Yufu-Tsurumi
    Distance: 92 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'584 m ·Last eruption: 867 ·Japan
  • Kujusan
    Distance: 115 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'791 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan
  • Asosan
    Distance: 140 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'592 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Japan
  • Sanbesan
    Distance: 155 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'126 m ·Last eruption: 650 ·Japan
  • Unzendake
    Distance: 186 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'483 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan

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