M3.5 Depth: 30.0 km

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

UTC time: 2025-07-14 05:56:30 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near NEAR S. COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan) on July 14, 2025 at 05:56 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-14 05:56:30 UTC
Local time
Country
City
guan shan shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.00000, 139.60000
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 km
30 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

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