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M3.5 Depth: 50.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN

UTC time: 2026-05-12 18:03:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 18:03 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 50 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
M3.5
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 18:03:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.90000, 142.00000
Temperature
11.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 50 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 50 km
Shallow
50 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

  • Kurikomayama
    Distance: 105 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'627 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Japan
  • Naruko
    Distance: 111 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 470 m ·Last eruption: 837 ·Japan
  • Iwatesan
    Distance: 136 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'038 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Japan
  • Akita-Komagatake
    Distance: 141 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'637 m ·Last eruption: 1971 ·Japan
  • Hachimantai
    Distance: 153 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'613 m ·Last eruption: -5350 ·Japan
  • Akita-Yakeyama
    Distance: 159 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'366 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Japan

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