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M3.2 Depth: 70.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near EASTERN HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-09-05 04:01:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 5, 2025 at 04:01 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near EASTERN HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 70 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Japan: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
70.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-05 04:01:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
lu qian gao tian shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.00000, 141.70000
Temperature
21.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 70 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 70 km
Intermediate
70 km
70 km — deeper than the regional average (34.4 km)
Regional average: 34.4 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kurikomayama
    Distance: 79 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'627 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Japan
  • Naruko
    Distance: 89 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 470 m ·Last eruption: 837 ·Japan
  • Iwatesan
    Distance: 112 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'038 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Japan
  • Akita-Komagatake
    Distance: 115 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'637 m ·Last eruption: 1971 ·Japan
  • Hachimantai
    Distance: 129 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'613 m ·Last eruption: -5350 ·Japan
  • Akita-Yakeyama
    Distance: 134 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'366 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Japan

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