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M5.2 Depth: 57.1 km

M5.2 Earthquake near 41 km ENE of Noda, Japan

UTC time: 2025-03-08 07:12:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 8, 2025 at 07:12 UTC, a magnitude M5.2 earthquake occurred near 41 km ENE of Noda, Japan. With a focal depth of about 57 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M5.2
Depth
57.1 km
UTC time
2025-03-08 07:12:17 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.21250, 142.28910

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 57.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 57.1 km
Shallow
57.1 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Kuji44.3 kmW34'418
Hachinohe74.1 kmNW239'046
Sendai248.6 kmSW1'096'704

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Iwatesan
    Distance: 117 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'038 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Japan
  • Towada
    Distance: 124 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'011 m ·Last eruption: 915 ·Japan
  • Hachimantai
    Distance: 125 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'613 m ·Last eruption: -5350 ·Japan
  • Hakkodasan
    Distance: 129 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'585 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Japan
  • Akita-Yakeyama
    Distance: 133 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'366 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Japan
  • Akita-Komagatake
    Distance: 137 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'637 m ·Last eruption: 1971 ·Japan

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours0
First 24 hours0
First 72 hours0
Strongest subsequent eventM4.6
M4.32025-03-14 10:06:22 UTC29.9 km30 km ESE of Noda, Japan M4.42025-03-17 12:57:19 UTC38.8 km27 km E of Iwaizumi, Japan M4.42025-03-17 22:30:48 UTC126.9 km43 km ESE of Kamaishi, Japan M4.62025-04-04 21:12:23 UTC89.1 km53 km NE of Misawa, Japan M4.52025-04-05 17:20:30 UTC111.0 km128 km S of Honchō, Japan M4.42025-04-05 17:25:49 UTC108.8 km122 km S of Honchō, Japan

Comparison of seismic sources

2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.0 to M5.2.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
USPM5.010.0 km12.6 km
USGSM5.257.1 km0.0 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#1
Earlier events M≥417
Earlier events M≥50
Compared since2025-01-05

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M4.92025-02-15 11:34:12 UTC110.8 km112 km S of Honchō, Japan M4.62025-02-22 13:07:36 UTC109.9 km128 km S of Honchō, Japan M4.62025-02-12 14:37:39 UTC117.3 km10 km WSW of Kamaishi, Japan M4.52025-02-25 23:22:53 UTC38.5 km72 km E of Noda, Japan M4.52025-02-21 04:41:31 UTC73.7 km20 km SSE of Kuzumaki, Japan

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