M3.5 Depth: 60.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near NEAR S. COAST OF WESTERN HONSHU (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-06-02 09:26:30 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 2, 2025 at 09:26 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near NEAR S. COAST OF WESTERN HONSHU (Japan). With a focal depth of about 60 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.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-02 09:26:30 UTC
Local time
Country
City
tian bian shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
33.90000, 135.60000
Temperature
14.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 60 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 60 km
Shallow
60 km
60 km — deeper 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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