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M3.5 Depth: 30.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near KYUSHU, JAPAN

UTC time: 2025-09-08 16:47:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near KYUSHU, JAPAN on September 8, 2025 at 16:47 UTC. With a focal depth of about 30 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
M3.5
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-08 16:47:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
32.00000, 131.90000
Temperature
29.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 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

  • Kirishimayama
    Distance: 98 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Japan
  • Asosan
    Distance: 125 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'592 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Japan
  • Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike
    Distance: 126 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 40 m ·Last eruption: -6200 ·Japan
  • Aira
    Distance: 126 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Japan
  • Kujusan
    Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'791 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan
  • Yufu-Tsurumi
    Distance: 150 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'584 m ·Last eruption: 867 ·Japan

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