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M4.4 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near 39 km ESE of Miyazaki, Japan

UTC time: 2025-01-13 12:42:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near 39 km ESE of Miyazaki, Japan on January 13, 2025 at 12:42 UTC. With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-13 12:42:14 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.76240, 131.78920

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 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

  • Kirishimayama
    Distance: 90 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Japan
  • Aira
    Distance: 109 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Japan
  • Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike
    Distance: 113 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 40 m ·Last eruption: -6200 ·Japan
  • Ata
    Distance: 130 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 885 ·Japan
  • Asosan
    Distance: 141 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'592 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Japan
  • Kujusan
    Distance: 156 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'791 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan

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