M3.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near WESTERN HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-12-16 04:57:30 UTC Local time: —

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: 18 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-16 04:57:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Japan

City

da ye shi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

35.90000, 136.80000

Temperature

1.4°C

Map

Depth profile

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

Hakusan

Distance: 28 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'702 m ·Last eruption: 1659 ·Japan
Ontakesan

Distance: 61 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 3'067 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·Japan
Norikuradake

Distance: 72 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'026 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Japan
Akandanayama

Distance: 77 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'109 m ·Japan
Yakedake

Distance: 80 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'455 m ·Last eruption: 1995 ·Japan
Midagahara

Distance: 103 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'621 m ·Last eruption: 1839 ·Japan

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