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M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near NEAR WEST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-12-12 06:40:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near NEAR WEST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan) on December 12, 2025 at 06:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Japan: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-12 06:40:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
zhi he ting
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.10000, 136.60000
Temperature
4.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Midagahara
    Distance: 106 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'621 m ·Last eruption: 1839 ·Japan
  • Hakusan
    Distance: 106 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'702 m ·Last eruption: 1659 ·Japan
  • Niigata-Yakeyama
    Distance: 129 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 2'400 m ·Last eruption: 1998 ·Japan
  • Yakedake
    Distance: 131 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'455 m ·Last eruption: 1995 ·Japan
  • Akandanayama
    Distance: 132 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'109 m ·Japan
  • Myokosan
    Distance: 136 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'454 m ·Last eruption: -750 ·Japan

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