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M3.4 Depth: 20.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near NEAR S. COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-10-23 12:33:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near NEAR S. COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan) on October 23, 2025 at 12:33 UTC. With a focal depth of about 20 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
M3.4
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-23 12:33:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
bang song shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.90000, 137.80000
Temperature
11.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'776 m ·Last eruption: 1708 ·Japan
  • Ontakesan
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    Distance: 117 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'438 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Japan
  • Izu-Tobu
    Distance: 118 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'406 m ·Last eruption: 1989 ·Japan
  • Norikuradake
    Distance: 136 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'026 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Japan
  • Yokodake
    Distance: 140 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'480 m ·Last eruption: 1200 ·Japan

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