Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 130.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
shen chuan ting
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M3.8 Earthquake near EASTERN HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan)
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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
ID
f0e72246aa2a95992296b7e5b65c37767a70db2c
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
130.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-23 10:22:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
shen chuan ting
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.10000,
139.00000
Temperature
26.1°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
130 km
130 km — deeper than the regional average (33.7 km)
Regional average: 33.7 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 968 Catalogue entries
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