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M3.9 Depth: 58.4 km

M3.9 Earthquake near EASTERN HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-12-31 14:50:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 31, 2025 at 14:50 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near EASTERN HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan). With a focal depth of about 58 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Japan: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
58.4 km
UTC time
2025-12-31 14:50:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
yan quan ting
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.79860, 141.86500
Temperature
-0.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 58.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 58.4 km
Shallow
58.4 km
58.4 km — deeper than the regional average (34.9 km)
Regional average: 34.9 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

  • Iwatesan
    Distance: 74 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'038 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Japan
  • Hachimantai
    Distance: 88 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'613 m ·Last eruption: -5350 ·Japan
  • Akita-Komagatake
    Distance: 91 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'637 m ·Last eruption: 1971 ·Japan
  • Akita-Yakeyama
    Distance: 96 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'366 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Japan
  • Towada
    Distance: 115 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'011 m ·Last eruption: 915 ·Japan
  • Hakkodasan
    Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'585 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Japan

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