Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.3 earthquake 202 km SE of Kushimoto, Japan
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 202 km SE of Kushimoto, Japan at Dec 12, 2025, 19:03 UTC, at a depth of 367 km. The epicentre was 202 km (126 mi) SE of Kushimoto.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.3 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Dec 12, 2025, 19:03 UTC |
| Depth | 367.0 km |
| Coordinates | 32.388, 137.523 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 221 km SE of Kushimoto, Japan | 24 km / 15 mi | depth 384 km | |
| 4.2 | 222 km ESE of Kushimoto, Japan | 26 km / 16 mi | depth 357 km | |
| 4.3 | 269 km SE of Kushimoto, Japan | 74 km / 46 mi | depth 413 km | |
| 5.2 | 160 km SSE of Shima, Japan | 85 km / 53 mi | depth 334 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.