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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.

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 (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

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