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M3.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near KYUSHU, JAPAN (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-10-23 14:36:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near KYUSHU, JAPAN (Japan) on October 23, 2025 at 14:36 UTC. 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-23 14:36:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
xi zhi biao shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
30.60000, 131.20000
Temperature
24.7°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

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