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M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near NEAR WEST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-08-18 13:39:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 18, 2025 at 13:39 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near NEAR WEST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan). With a focal depth of about 10 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-18 13:39:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
lun dao shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.40000, 137.10000
Temperature
27.1°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

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    Distance: 99 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 2'400 m ·Last eruption: 1998 ·Japan
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  • Yakedake
    Distance: 137 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'455 m ·Last eruption: 1995 ·Japan
  • Akandanayama
    Distance: 140 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'109 m ·Japan
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    Distance: 142 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'702 m ·Last eruption: 1659 ·Japan

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