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M3.0 Depth: 60.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near EASTERN HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-09-28 01:42:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 28, 2025 at 01:42 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near EASTERN HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan). With a focal depth of about 60 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Japan: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-28 01:42:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
zhong jin chuan shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.50000, 137.40000
Temperature
25.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 60 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 60 km
Shallow
60 km
60 km — deeper than the regional average (32.9 km)
Regional average: 32.9 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

  • Ontakesan
    Distance: 44 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 3'067 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·Japan
  • Norikuradake
    Distance: 69 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'026 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Japan
  • Akandanayama
    Distance: 79 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'109 m ·Japan
  • Yakedake
    Distance: 83 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'455 m ·Last eruption: 1995 ·Japan
  • Hakusan
    Distance: 92 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'702 m ·Last eruption: 1659 ·Japan
  • Yokodake
    Distance: 106 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'480 m ·Last eruption: 1200 ·Japan

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