Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 50.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
gong gu shi
Country overviewJapan
M3.6 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan)
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About this earthquake
On August 24, 2025 at 04:58 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan). With a focal depth of about 50 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Japan: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.
Details
ID
3ac87dd284ea2afe917c53e1cfb3602ae47f92c1
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-24 04:58:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
gong gu shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.60000,
142.10000
Temperature
24.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
50 km
50 km — deeper than the regional average (33.2 km)
Regional average: 33.2 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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Iwatesan Activity reported
Japan
Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 969 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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