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M3.9 Depth: 59.6 km

M3.9 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-12-13 22:52:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan) on December 13, 2025 at 22:52 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 60 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Japan: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
59.6 km
UTC time
2025-12-13 22:52:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
guang ye ting
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.24020, 140.99310
Temperature
8.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 59.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 59.6 km
Shallow
59.6 km
59.6 km — deeper than the regional average (35.1 km)
Regional average: 35.1 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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    Distance: 77 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'728 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan
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    Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'949 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Japan
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    Distance: 91 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'816 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Japan
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    Distance: 92 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'915 m ·Last eruption: 1963 ·Japan
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    Distance: 112 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'841 m ·Last eruption: 1940 ·Japan
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