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M3.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near hong qian shi, qing sen xian (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-05-13 17:32:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near hong qian shi, qing sen xian (Japan) on May 13, 2026 at 17:32 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Japan: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-13 17:32:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
qing sen xian
City
hong qian shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.60000, 140.40000
Temperature
10.4°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 (35.3 km)
Regional average: 35.3 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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    Distance: 77 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'366 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Japan
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    Distance: 81 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'613 m ·Last eruption: -5350 ·Japan
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