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M4.1 Depth: 50.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN

UTC time: 2025-12-03 14:41:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN on December 3, 2025 at 14:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 50 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-03 14:41:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.30000, 141.90000
Temperature
4.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 50 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 50 km
Shallow
50 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

  • Naruko
    Distance: 112 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 470 m ·Last eruption: 837 ·Japan
  • Kurikomayama
    Distance: 121 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'627 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Japan
  • Zaozan [Zaosan]
    Distance: 129 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'841 m ·Last eruption: 1940 ·Japan
  • Hijiori
    Distance: 155 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 552 m ·Japan
  • Azumayama
    Distance: 158 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'949 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Japan
  • Adatarayama
    Distance: 159 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'728 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan

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