Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
zhi he ting
Country overviewJapan
M3.9 Earthquake near NEAR WEST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan)
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About this earthquake
On November 14, 2025 at 02:26 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near NEAR WEST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN (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 are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
9cdec6b12f2ff15a3ac1c28029f3dcf3ea96b8bd
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-14 02:26:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
zhi he ting
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.10000,
136.50000
Temperature
14.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (33.7 km)
Regional average: 33.7 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
Radius · 50 km
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Airports
- Noto Satoyama Airport46.2 kmStraight-line distance
Japan · NTQ · RJNW
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
Nuclear power plants
- Shika nuclear power plant20.6 kmStraight-line distanceJapanOut of operationReactor units at site: 2
Source: Global Energy Monitor · Global Nuclear Power Tracker · Dataset date: 2026-08
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 968 Catalogue entries
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