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M3.0 Depth: 0.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Mashiki, Kumamoto Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-07-28 09:08:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 28, 2026 at 09:08 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Mashiki, Kumamoto Prefecture (Japan). Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Japan: 50 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M7.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (34.3 km)
Regional average: 34.3 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: 28 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'592 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Japan
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  • Kujusan
    Distance: 53 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'791 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan
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    Distance: 77 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Last eruption: 867 ·Japan
  • Kirishimayama
    Distance: 96 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Japan
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    Distance: 116 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 40 m ·Last eruption: -6200 ·Japan

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