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M3.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Saiki, Oita Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-08-14 03:42:30 UTC Local time: —

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: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-14 03:42:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
Oita Prefecture
City
Saiki
Source
emsc
Coordinates
33.00000, 132.20000
Temperature
26.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (32.6 km)
Regional average: 32.6 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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