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M4.2 Depth: 53.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near 73 km SSE of Nemuro, Japan

UTC time: 2025-11-23 16:16:04 UTC Local time: —

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

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

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 53 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 53 km
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

  • Tomariyama [Golovnin]
    Distance: 131 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 535 m ·Last eruption: 1848 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Mashu
    Distance: 143 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 857 m ·Last eruption: 1080 ·Japan
  • Raususan [Mendeleev]
    Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 882 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Kussharo
    Distance: 154 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 574 m ·Last eruption: 1320 ·Japan
  • Tenchozan
    Distance: 163 km ·Crater rows ·Elevation: 1'046 m ·Japan
  • Rausudake
    Distance: 165 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·Japan

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