Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Oita Prefecture · Saiki
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M3.2 Earthquake near Saiki, Oita Prefecture (Japan)
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About this earthquake
On August 14, 2026 at 03:42 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Saiki, Oita Prefecture (Japan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Japan: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.
Details
ID
ed09d499df589a0fc3cae2cd609aba966d86c61b
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-14 03:42:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
33.00000,
132.20000
Temperature
26.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Asosan Activity reported
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 968 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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