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M3.3 Depth: 20.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near NEAR S. COAST OF WESTERN HONSHU (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-07-25 21:43:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 25, 2025 at 21:43 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near NEAR S. COAST OF WESTERN HONSHU (Japan). With a focal depth of about 20 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: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-25 21:43:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
bei qian shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.90000, 134.20000
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 km — shallower 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

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