Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 40.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
zuo bo shi
Country overviewJapan
M3.1 Earthquake near SHIKOKU, JAPAN (Japan)
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About this earthquake
On December 27, 2025 at 09:56 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near SHIKOKU, JAPAN (Japan). 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 event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
0036b70d42396cf4306ad064f0924f1fffb80539
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-27 09:56:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
zuo bo shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
33.00000,
132.20000
Temperature
7.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
40 km
40 km — close to the regional average (33.7 km)
Regional average: 33.7 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Asosan Activity reported
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 968 Catalogue entries
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