Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
iwaki shi
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M3.8 Earthquake near EASTERN HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan)
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About this earthquake
On July 10, 2025 at 20:20 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near EASTERN HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan). With a focal depth of about 10 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 event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
44424bdd7d31d4261d77d02074b1e63b689403ab
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-10 20:20:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
iwaki shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.00000,
140.60000
Temperature
19.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (33.7 km)
Regional average: 33.7 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Fukushima Airport29.4 kmStraight-line distance
Japan · FKS · RJSF
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 968 Catalogue entries
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