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M3.8 Depth: 20.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near IZU ISLANDS, JAPAN REGION (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-12-10 03:15:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 10, 2025 at 03:15 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near IZU ISLANDS, JAPAN REGION (Japan). With a focal depth of about 20 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. Japan: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-10 03:15:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
dong jing dou
Source
emsc
Coordinates
33.70000, 139.50000
Temperature
15.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 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

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