Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
da ye shi
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M3.8 Earthquake near WESTERN HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan)
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About this earthquake
On December 16, 2025 at 04:57 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near WESTERN 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. Japan: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.
Details
ID
d44b2a94ba65b8cb3ff42f20ba6743018800d745
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-16 04:57:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
da ye shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.90000,
136.80000
Temperature
1.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (33.2 km)
Regional average: 33.2 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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Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 970 Catalogue entries
Of 969 other entries for this area and period, 335 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
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Country (24h)
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2