| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 40.927, 143.023 |
| UTC time | 2025-12-16 05:38:51.412 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 05:38 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kuji (Japan - JP), about 134.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 143.023 and latitude 40.927.
| Location | Aomori |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2025-12-16
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