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M3.6 Depth: 60.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-08-19 23:38:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 19, 2026 at 23:38 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture (Japan). With a focal depth of about 60 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. Japan: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-19 23:38:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
Ibaraki Prefecture
City
Hitachi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.50000, 140.60000
Temperature
25.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 60 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 60 km
Shallow
60 km
60 km — deeper than the regional average (32.9 km)
Regional average: 32.9 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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