Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 53.0 km
- Source
- USGS
73 km SSE of Nemuro, Japan
M4.2 Earthquake near 73 km SSE of Nemuro, Japan
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About this earthquake
On November 23, 2025 at 16:16 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near 73 km SSE of Nemuro, Japan. With a focal depth of about 53 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
ID
0a7e6f58e8b776a39f514e01a7e6130b47fee8db
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
53.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-23 16:16:04 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
42.69010,
145.84790
Temperature
8.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
53 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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