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M3.3 Depth: 60.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near EASTERN HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-09-18 02:35:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near EASTERN HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan) on September 18, 2025 at 02:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 60 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Japan: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-18 02:35:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
yan quan ting
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.80000, 141.80000
Temperature
21.4°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 (34.4 km)
Regional average: 34.4 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

  • Iwatesan
    Distance: 68 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'038 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Japan
  • Hachimantai
    Distance: 83 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'613 m ·Last eruption: -5350 ·Japan
  • Akita-Komagatake
    Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'637 m ·Last eruption: 1971 ·Japan
  • Akita-Yakeyama
    Distance: 91 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'366 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Japan
  • Towada
    Distance: 111 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'011 m ·Last eruption: 915 ·Japan
  • Hakkodasan
    Distance: 124 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'585 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Japan

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