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M3.8 Depth: 50.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN

UTC time: 2025-12-08 16:08:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN on December 8, 2025 at 16:08 UTC. With a focal depth of about 50 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.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-08 16:08:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.00000, 142.10000
Temperature
4.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 50 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 50 km
Shallow
50 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

  • Osorezan
    Distance: 88 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 878 m ·Last eruption: 1787 ·Japan
  • Hakkodasan
    Distance: 110 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'585 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Japan
  • Towada
    Distance: 116 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'011 m ·Last eruption: 915 ·Japan
  • Esan
    Distance: 119 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 618 m ·Last eruption: 1874 ·Japan
  • Iwakisan
    Distance: 156 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'625 m ·Last eruption: 1863 ·Japan
  • Hachimantai
    Distance: 157 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'613 m ·Last eruption: -5350 ·Japan

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