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M3.8 Depth: 130.0 km

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

UTC time: 2025-08-23 10:22:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 23, 2025 at 10:22 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near EASTERN HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 130 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
130.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-23 10:22:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
shen chuan ting
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.10000, 139.00000
Temperature
26.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 130 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 130 km
Intermediate
130 km
130 km — deeper than the regional average (35.3 km)
Regional average: 35.3 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 44 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'449 m ·Last eruption: 550 ·Japan
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    Distance: 55 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'568 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Japan
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    Distance: 61 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'480 m ·Last eruption: 1200 ·Japan
  • Kusatsu-Shiranesan
    Distance: 71 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'165 m ·Last eruption: 2018 ·Japan
  • Shiga
    Distance: 78 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 2'041 m ·Japan

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