Magnitude
M5.7
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Off East Coast of Honshu, Japan
M5.7 Earthquake near Off East Coast of Honshu, Japan
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About this earthquake
On November 8, 2025 at 22:15 UTC, a magnitude M5.7 earthquake occurred near Off East Coast of Honshu, Japan. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.
The event was recorded by GFZ.
Details
ID
92dbb487192a7f95f58cee47eec1d8096b78bec8
Magnitude
M5.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-08 22:15:07 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
39.43000,
143.41000
Temperature
15.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 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
Nearby population centers
Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.
PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Yamada125.4 kmW15'195
Ōshū195.6 kmW112'937
Sendai255.4 kmSW1'096'704
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Volcanoes nearby
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Iwatesan Activity reported
Subsequent earthquakes nearby
Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.
First 6 hours14
First 24 hours81
First 72 hours111
Strongest subsequent eventM6.8
M5.42025-11-08 22:15:08 UTC16.0 kmEvent of magnitude 5.4, near of Sendai (Monde)
M6.02025-11-08 22:15:08 UTC15.2 kmOff east coast of Honshu, Japan [Sea: Japan]
M5.62025-11-08 22:15:09 UTC7.0 km125 km E of Yamada, Japan
M5.52025-11-08 22:15:10 UTC6.8 km
M5.22025-11-08 22:26:59 UTC4.1 kmOff East Coast of Honshu, Japan
M5.12025-11-08 22:26:59 UTC6.7 km132 km E of Yamada, Japan
M5.12025-11-08 22:27:05 UTC133.0 km
M5.22025-11-08 22:27:06 UTC92.7 kmEvent of magnitude 5.2, near of Sendai (Monde)
M5.22025-11-08 22:33:45 UTC21.8 kmEvent of magnitude 5.2, near of Sendai (Monde)
M5.12025-11-08 22:33:45 UTC7.8 kmOff East Coast of Honshu, Japan
M5.12025-11-09 00:17:29 UTC6.9 kmOFF EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
M5.22025-11-09 00:17:30 UTC8.9 kmOff East Coast of Honshu, Japan
Comparison of seismic sources
2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.4 to M5.7.
Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.
SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
USPM5.410.0 km22.3 km
GFZM5.710.0 km0.0 km
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
Earthquake overviewHistorical context nearby
Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.
Magnitude rank#4
Earlier events M≥478
Earlier events M≥529
Compared since2025-01-05
The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.
Strongest earlier events
M5.82025-08-29 16:29:16 UTC143.4 kmNear East Coast of Honshu, Japan
M5.82025-08-21 22:34:46 UTC135.6 kmNear east coast of eastern Honshu, Japan [Sea: Japan]
M5.72025-08-29 16:29:14 UTC143.9 kmNear East Coast of Honshu, Japan
M5.72025-08-21 22:34:46 UTC139.5 km51 km SE of Ōfunato, Japan
M5.62025-11-08 21:04:17 UTC6.1 kmOff East Coast of Honshu, Japan
Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
530
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