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M3.1 Depth: 30.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near KYUSHU, JAPAN

UTC time: 2026-06-17 17:07:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near KYUSHU, JAPAN on June 17, 2026 at 17:07 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-17 17:07:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
32.10000, 131.90000
Temperature
24.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 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

  • Kirishimayama
    Distance: 100 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Japan
  • Asosan
    Distance: 116 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'592 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Japan
  • Kujusan
    Distance: 125 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'791 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan
  • Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike
    Distance: 129 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 40 m ·Last eruption: -6200 ·Japan
  • Aira
    Distance: 131 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Japan
  • Yufu-Tsurumi
    Distance: 140 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'584 m ·Last eruption: 867 ·Japan

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