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M3.2 Depth: 40.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Toei, Aichi Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-07-21 15:47:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Toei, Aichi Prefecture (Japan) on July 21, 2026 at 15:47 UTC. With a focal depth of about 40 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-21 15:47:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
Aichi Prefecture
City
Toei
County
Kitashitara County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.10000, 137.70000
Temperature
25.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40 km
Shallow
40 km
40 km — deeper 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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