Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 50.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
da chuan du shi
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M3.5 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan)
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About this earthquake
On May 30, 2025 at 16:47 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan). With a focal depth of about 50 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
a1b6aefca494c28d270fb98448b113beab34136d
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-30 16:47:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
da chuan du shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.90000,
142.00000
Temperature
13.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
50 km
50 km — deeper 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
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Iwatesan Activity reported
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 968 Catalogue entries
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