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M4.8 Depth: 30.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near HOKKAIDO, JAPAN REGION

UTC time: 2025-12-09 09:20:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near HOKKAIDO, JAPAN REGION on December 9, 2025 at 09:20 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-09 09:20:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.20000, 143.10000
Temperature
4.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 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

  • Osorezan
    Distance: 166 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 878 m ·Last eruption: 1787 ·Japan
  • Esan
    Distance: 175 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 618 m ·Last eruption: 1874 ·Japan
  • Hakkodasan
    Distance: 196 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'585 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Japan
  • Towada
    Distance: 202 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'011 m ·Last eruption: 915 ·Japan
  • Kuttara
    Distance: 215 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 549 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Japan
  • Shikotsu
    Distance: 218 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'320 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·Japan

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