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M3.5 Depth: 20.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near NEAR S. COAST OF WESTERN HONSHU (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-07-15 15:49:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near NEAR S. COAST OF WESTERN HONSHU (Japan) on July 15, 2025 at 15:49 UTC. With a focal depth of about 20 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-15 15:49:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
shi luo ting
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.60000, 133.00000
Temperature
22.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 km — shallower 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

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