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M3.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near NEAR S. COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-12-10 18:55:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 10, 2025 at 18:55 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near NEAR S. COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Japan: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-10 18:55:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
dong jing dou
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.20000, 139.30000
Temperature
16.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kozushima
    Distance: 14 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 572 m ·Last eruption: 838 ·Japan
  • Niijima
    Distance: 22 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 432 m ·Last eruption: 886 ·Japan
  • Miyakejima
    Distance: 24 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 775 m ·Last eruption: 2010 ·Japan
  • Toshima
    Distance: 36 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 508 m ·Last eruption: -4550 ·Japan
  • Mikurajima
    Distance: 46 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 851 m ·Last eruption: -4100 ·Japan
  • Izu-Oshima
    Distance: 59 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 746 m ·Last eruption: 1990 ·Japan

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