M3.4 Depth: 40.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near SHIKOKU, JAPAN (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-07-23 05:29:30 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near SHIKOKU, JAPAN (Japan) on July 23, 2025 at 05:29 UTC. With a focal depth of about 40 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.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-23 05:29:30 UTC
Local time
Country
City
da zhou shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
33.70000, 132.50000
Temperature
28.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40 km
Shallow
40 km
40 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 113 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'584 m ·Last eruption: 867 ·Japan
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  • Kujusan
    Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'791 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan
  • Asosan
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  • Sanbesan
    Distance: 161 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'126 m ·Last eruption: 650 ·Japan
  • Unzendake
    Distance: 230 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'483 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan

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