M4.4 Depth: 65.6 km

M4.4 Earthquake near 56 km SE of Onagawa Chō, Japan

UTC time: 2025-02-23 04:08:06 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On February 23, 2025 at 04:08 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near 56 km SE of Onagawa Chō, Japan. With a focal depth of about 66 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
65.6 km
UTC time
2025-02-23 04:08:06 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.03040, 141.81140

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 65.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 65.6 km
Shallow
65.6 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

  • Zaozan [Zaosan]
    Distance: 121 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'841 m ·Last eruption: 1940 ·Japan
  • Naruko
    Distance: 122 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 470 m ·Last eruption: 837 ·Japan
  • Kurikomayama
    Distance: 137 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'627 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Japan
  • Adatarayama
    Distance: 141 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'728 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan
  • Azumayama
    Distance: 141 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'949 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Japan
  • Hijiori
    Distance: 157 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 552 m ·Japan

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