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M3.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near NEAR WEST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-07-31 04:53:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near NEAR WEST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan) on July 31, 2025 at 04:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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
M3.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-31 04:53:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
zhu zhou shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.40000, 137.20000
Temperature
28.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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: 91 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 2'400 m ·Last eruption: 1998 ·Japan
  • Midagahara
    Distance: 98 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'621 m ·Last eruption: 1839 ·Japan
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    Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'454 m ·Last eruption: -750 ·Japan
  • Yakedake
    Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'455 m ·Last eruption: 1995 ·Japan
  • Akandanayama
    Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'109 m ·Japan
  • Shiga
    Distance: 141 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 2'041 m ·Japan

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