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M4.4 Depth: 46.5 km

M4.4 Earthquake near 26 km W of China, Japan

UTC time: 2025-08-15 23:28:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near 26 km W of China, Japan on August 15, 2025 at 23:28 UTC. With a focal depth of about 46 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 event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
46.5 km
UTC time
2025-08-15 23:28:06 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
27.31330, 128.30460
Temperature
29.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 46.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 46.5 km
Shallow
46.5 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: 64 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 212 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Japan
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  • Akusekijima
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  • Suwanosejima
    Distance: 293 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 796 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Japan
  • Nakanoshima
    Distance: 321 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 979 m ·Last eruption: 1914 ·Japan
  • Kuchinoshima
    Distance: 335 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 628 m ·Last eruption: 1190 ·Japan

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