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M3.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near WESTERN HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-06-08 21:41:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 8, 2025 at 21:41 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near WESTERN HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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
M3.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-08 21:41:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
qiu shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.70000, 131.30000
Temperature
20.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Abu
    Distance: 31 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 641 m ·Last eruption: -6850 ·Japan
  • Sanbesan
    Distance: 130 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'126 m ·Last eruption: 650 ·Japan
  • Yufu-Tsurumi
    Distance: 158 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'584 m ·Last eruption: 867 ·Japan
  • Kujusan
    Distance: 180 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'791 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan
  • Asosan
    Distance: 203 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'592 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Japan
  • Unzendake
    Distance: 235 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'483 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan

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