M3.3 Depth: 40.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-08-05 19:27:30 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan) on August 5, 2025 at 19:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 40 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-05 19:27:30 UTC
Local time
Country
City
xiang qu shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.90000, 140.60000
Temperature
27.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40 km
Shallow
40 km
40 km — close to 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Takaharayama
    Distance: 133 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: -4570 ·Japan
  • Nantaisan
    Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'486 m ·Last eruption: -9540 ·Japan
  • Omanago Group
    Distance: 142 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'341 m ·Last eruption: -3050 ·Japan
  • Akagisan
    Distance: 146 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'828 m ·Japan
  • Nasudake
    Distance: 148 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'915 m ·Last eruption: 1963 ·Japan
  • Nikko-Shiranesan
    Distance: 148 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'578 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Japan

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