M3.8 Depth: 10.0 km

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

UTC time: 2025-12-03 23:37:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 3, 2025 at 23:37 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near EASTERN HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Japan: 20 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-03 23:37:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Japan

City

iwaki shi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

37.10000, 140.80000

Temperature

5.8°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower 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

Nasudake

Distance: 74 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'915 m ·Last eruption: 1963 ·Japan
Adatarayama

Distance: 76 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'728 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan
Bandaisan

Distance: 85 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'816 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Japan
Azumayama

Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'949 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Japan
Takaharayama

Distance: 94 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: -4570 ·Japan
Numazawa

Distance: 116 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 835 m ·Last eruption: -3400 ·Japan

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