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M3.5 Depth: 40.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near SHIKOKU, JAPAN (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-10-02 11:41:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near SHIKOKU, JAPAN (Japan) on October 2, 2025 at 11:41 UTC. With a focal depth of about 40 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Japan: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-02 11:41:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
da zhou shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
33.70000, 132.50000
Temperature
19.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40 km
Shallow
40 km
40 km — deeper than the regional average (32.9 km)
Regional average: 32.9 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: 113 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Last eruption: 867 ·Japan
  • Abu
    Distance: 126 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 641 m ·Last eruption: -6850 ·Japan
  • Kujusan
    Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'791 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan
  • Asosan
    Distance: 160 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'592 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Japan
  • Sanbesan
    Distance: 161 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'126 m ·Last eruption: 650 ·Japan
  • Unzendake
    Distance: 230 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'483 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan

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