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M3.5 Depth: 50.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-05-14 17:06:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan) on May 14, 2025 at 17:06 UTC. With a focal depth of about 50 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
M3.5
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-14 17:06:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
chang zong shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.10000, 140.00000
Temperature
15.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 50 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 50 km
Shallow
50 km
50 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

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