Key Facts
• At 12:49 AM on July 16, an earthquake struck Hiroshima Prefecture.
• The earthquake’s magnitude was estimated at 3.5, with a depth of approximately 20 km.
• Maximum intensity 2 was recorded in Akitakata City, Kitahiroshima Town, Sera Town, and Higashihiroshima City.
• Intensity 1 was observed in other areas of Hiroshima, Shimane, and Ehime Prefectures.
• No tsunami warning was issued following the earthquake.
Summary
An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.5 occurred in Hiroshima Prefecture at 12:49 AM on July 16, 2025. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported the epicenter in southeastern Hiroshima, with a depth of 20 km. The maximum intensity of 2 was observed in Akitakata City, Kitahiroshima Town, Sera Town, and Higashihiroshima City. Intensity 1 was recorded in other parts of Hiroshima, as well as in Shimane and Ehime Prefectures. No tsunami warning was issued, and no significant damage has been reported.
