M3.7 Depth: 60.0 km

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

UTC time: 2025-12-14 14:54:30 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On December 14, 2025 at 14:54 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN. With a focal depth of about 60 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-14 14:54:30 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.90000, 142.10000
Temperature
6.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 60 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 60 km
Shallow
60 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

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    Distance: 106 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'585 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Japan
  • Towada
    Distance: 112 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'011 m ·Last eruption: 915 ·Japan
  • Esan
    Distance: 127 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 618 m ·Last eruption: 1874 ·Japan
  • Hachimantai
    Distance: 149 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'613 m ·Last eruption: -5350 ·Japan
  • Iwatesan
    Distance: 149 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'038 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Japan

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