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M3.8 Depth: 60.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near EASTERN HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-10-06 02:31:30 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-06 02:31:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
yan quan ting
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.80000, 141.80000
Temperature
18.5°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 (35.3 km)
Regional average: 35.3 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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    Distance: 68 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'038 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Japan
  • Hachimantai
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  • Akita-Komagatake
    Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'637 m ·Last eruption: 1971 ·Japan
  • Akita-Yakeyama
    Distance: 91 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'366 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Japan
  • Towada
    Distance: 111 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'011 m ·Last eruption: 915 ·Japan
  • Hakkodasan
    Distance: 124 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'585 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Japan

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