M4.1 Depth: 69.9 km

M4.1 Earthquake near 38 km S of Shizunai-furukawachō, Japan

UTC time: 2025-06-23 09:40:49 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near 38 km S of Shizunai-furukawachō, Japan on June 23, 2025 at 09:40 UTC. With a focal depth of about 70 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
M4.1
Depth
69.9 km
UTC time
2025-06-23 09:40:49 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
41.99260, 142.31800
Temperature
16.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 69.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 69.9 km
Shallow
69.9 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

  • Esan
    Distance: 98 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 618 m ·Last eruption: 1874 ·Japan
  • Shikotsu
    Distance: 109 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'320 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·Japan
  • Kuttara
    Distance: 110 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 549 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Japan
  • Osorezan
    Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 878 m ·Last eruption: 1787 ·Japan
  • Hokkaido-Komagatake
    Distance: 136 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'131 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Japan
  • Toya
    Distance: 136 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 733 m ·Last eruption: 2001 ·Japan

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