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M3.6 Depth: 30.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-07-14 16:15:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan) on July 14, 2025 at 16:15 UTC. With a focal depth of about 30 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-14 16:15:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
yao zi shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.50000, 140.90000
Temperature
28.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 km
30 km — close to 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

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