Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 60.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
yan quan ting
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M3.8 Earthquake near EASTERN HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan)
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About this earthquake
On October 6, 2025 at 02:31 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 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.
Details
ID
051ea8443e22efa8a987e0b70db769c9c666bf88
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-06 02:31:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
yan quan ting
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.80000,
141.80000
Temperature
18.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
60 km
60 km — deeper than 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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Iwatesan 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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