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M3.8 Depth: 40.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-07-09 23:16:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 9, 2025 at 23:16 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 40 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-09 23:16:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
shan wu shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.60000, 140.40000
Temperature
26.2°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

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