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M3.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near SHIKOKU, JAPAN (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-08-18 05:53:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near SHIKOKU, JAPAN (Japan) on August 18, 2025 at 05:53 UTC. 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.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Japan: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-18 05:53:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
ai nan ting
Source
emsc
Coordinates
33.00000, 132.50000
Temperature
28.7°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

  • Yufu-Tsurumi
    Distance: 108 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'584 m ·Last eruption: 867 ·Japan
  • Kujusan
    Distance: 117 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'791 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan
  • Asosan
    Distance: 133 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'592 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Japan
  • Abu
    Distance: 188 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 641 m ·Last eruption: -6850 ·Japan
  • Kirishimayama
    Distance: 194 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Japan
  • Unzendake
    Distance: 207 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'483 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan

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