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M3.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near KYUSHU, JAPAN (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-11-25 14:48:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near KYUSHU, JAPAN (Japan) on November 25, 2025 at 14:48 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Japan: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-25 14:48:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
a su shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
33.00000, 131.10000
Temperature
3.8°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

  • Asosan
    Distance: 13 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'592 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Japan
  • Kujusan
    Distance: 17 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'791 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan
  • Yufu-Tsurumi
    Distance: 41 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'584 m ·Last eruption: 867 ·Japan
  • Unzendake
    Distance: 79 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'483 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan
  • Kirishimayama
    Distance: 121 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Japan
  • Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike
    Distance: 145 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 40 m ·Last eruption: -6200 ·Japan

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