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M3.5 Depth: 70.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-05-12 23:33:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan) on May 12, 2025 at 23:33 UTC. At around 70 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
70.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-12 23:33:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
qu shou shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.90000, 140.10000
Temperature
22.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 70 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 70 km
Intermediate
70 km
70 km — deeper than the regional average (35.3 km)
Regional average: 35.3 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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