Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 53.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
chuan jian shi
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M3.2 Earthquake near KYUSHU, JAPAN (Japan)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near KYUSHU, JAPAN (Japan) on December 6, 2025 at 08:15 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 54 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
1c9c7ae02796c1eac1fbfb472fe940f955a7387c
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
53.7 km
UTC time
2025-12-06 08:15:01 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
chuan jian shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
31.33520,
131.35750
Temperature
14.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
53.7 km
53.7 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Aira Activity reported
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 968 Catalogue entries
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