3.9
Earthquake Details: off the coast of Minami-Sōma, Fukushima, Japan
8/2/2026, 1:38:00 AM
A magnitude 3.9 earthquake occurred near off the coast of Minami-Sōma, Fukushima, Japan on 8/2/2026 at 1:38:00 AM. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 500 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: reportedType: earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth500 km
Significance
Latitude37.5000
Longitude141.4000
Event IDjma:20260802103853
Magnitude3.9
Updated:8/2/2026, 1:41:00 AM
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Time & depth
- Local time
- 8/2/2026, 10:38:00 AM GMT+9
- UTC
- 8/2/2026, 1:38:00 AM UTC
500 km · Deep-focus
More than 300 km deep. Deep earthquakes can be felt across a wide area.
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Aug 2, 2026, 01:41 AM UTC.
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- JMA — Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
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