Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 40.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
M3.7 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
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About this earthquake
On August 15, 2026 at 21:18 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN. With a focal depth of about 40 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.
Details
ID
de81a8231e961cf036fd464e18d1653649a61117
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-15 21:18:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.90000,
142.60000
Temperature
21.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
40 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
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Iwatesan Activity reported
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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