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M3.9 Depth: 40.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN

UTC time: 2025-08-29 16:53:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN on August 29, 2025 at 16:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 40 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-29 16:53:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.30000, 141.60000
Temperature
27.1°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
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

  • Adatarayama
    Distance: 123 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'728 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan
  • Azumayama
    Distance: 129 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'949 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Japan
  • Zaozan [Zaosan]
    Distance: 139 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'841 m ·Last eruption: 1940 ·Japan
  • Bandaisan
    Distance: 139 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'816 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Japan
  • Nasudake
    Distance: 146 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'915 m ·Last eruption: 1963 ·Japan
  • Takaharayama
    Distance: 168 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: -4570 ·Japan

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