Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 20.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
jin shi
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M3.0 Earthquake near WESTERN HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan) on July 29, 2025 at 08:25 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 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
ID
7fa91dca1b4a789a1dd9e21ca70ecf7f31fed217
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-29 08:25:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
jin shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.70000,
136.50000
Temperature
26.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
20 km
20 km — shallower than the regional average (33.7 km)
Regional average: 33.7 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Chubu Centrair International Airport33.0 kmStraight-line distance
Japan · NGO · RJGG
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 968 Catalogue entries
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