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M3.7 Depth: 40.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN

UTC time: 2025-08-23 17:18:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 23, 2025 at 17:18 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 40 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
M3.7
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-23 17:18:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.70000, 142.30000
Temperature
26.9°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
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

  • Kurikomayama
    Distance: 134 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'627 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Japan
  • Naruko
    Distance: 136 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 470 m ·Last eruption: 837 ·Japan
  • Iwatesan
    Distance: 170 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'038 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Japan
  • Zaozan [Zaosan]
    Distance: 173 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'841 m ·Last eruption: 1940 ·Japan
  • Akita-Komagatake
    Distance: 175 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'637 m ·Last eruption: 1971 ·Japan
  • Hijiori
    Distance: 186 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 552 m ·Japan

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