Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 30.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
qian ye xian · ya chuan shi
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M3.8 Earthquake near ya chuan shi, qian ye xian (Japan)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near ya chuan shi, qian ye xian (Japan) on January 29, 2026 at 13:23 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
e37a3ab1627d203e6ad2ff8f5e3cfd5a42b125b7
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-29 13:23:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
qian ye xian
City
ya chuan shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.10000,
140.10000
Temperature
2.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
30 km
30 km — close to the regional average (33.7 km)
Regional average: 33.7 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 968 Catalogue entries
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