Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 60.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
jiu xi shi
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M3.1 Earthquake near EASTERN HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near EASTERN HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan) on December 7, 2025 at 22:45 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 60 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
ID
0dc4dc2bc2026b06f042f0e68e6abc10dfe1ceb4
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-07 22:45:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
jiu xi shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.10000,
139.70000
Temperature
8.7°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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 968 Catalogue entries
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