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M3.2 Depth: 53.7 km

M3.2 Earthquake near KYUSHU, JAPAN (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-12-06 08:15:01 UTC Local time: —

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. Japan: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
53.7 km
UTC time
2025-12-06 08:15:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
chuan jian shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
31.33520, 131.35750
Temperature
14.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 53.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 53.7 km
Shallow
53.7 km
53.7 km — deeper 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

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    Distance: 117 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 704 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Japan
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