M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near SHIKOKU, JAPAN (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-08-30 04:58:30 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On August 30, 2025 at 04:58 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near SHIKOKU, JAPAN (Japan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-30 04:58:30 UTC
Local time
Country
City
a nan shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
33.80000, 134.90000
Temperature
28.9°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: 331 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 3'067 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·Japan
  • Kujusan
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