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M4.9 Depth: 58.7 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 4 km ENE of Funaishikawa, Japan (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-07-15 14:47:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 15, 2025 at 14:47 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near 4 km ENE of Funaishikawa, Japan (Japan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 59 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS. Japan: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
58.7 km
UTC time
2025-07-15 14:47:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
ri li shi
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.48010, 140.61820
Temperature
24.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 58.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 58.7 km
Shallow
58.7 km
58.7 km — deeper than the regional average (35.1 km)
Regional average: 35.1 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

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    Distance: 88 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: -4570 ·Japan
  • Nasudake
    Distance: 92 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'915 m ·Last eruption: 1963 ·Japan
  • Nantaisan
    Distance: 105 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'486 m ·Last eruption: -9540 ·Japan
  • Omanago Group
    Distance: 108 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'341 m ·Last eruption: -3050 ·Japan
  • Nikko-Shiranesan
    Distance: 116 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'578 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Japan
  • Akagisan
    Distance: 128 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'828 m ·Japan

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