The thermally estimated seismogenic zone occurs at a depth of 8–22 km in the Tokai district.
Estimated temperatures at the plate boundary where the Tokai SSE occurred were 350–450°C.
Estimated temperatures at the plate boundary where LFEs occur were 450–500°C.
Dehydrated water content decreases as hypocenter depths of LFEs increase toward the east.
Interplate temperature plays a significant role in the occurrence of LFEs in the eastern part of the Tokai district.