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M4.9 Depth: 38.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Hokkaido, Japan Region (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-10-22 09:17:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Hokkaido, Japan Region (Japan) on October 22, 2025 at 09:17 UTC. With a focal depth of about 38 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 event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
38.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-22 09:17:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
gen shi shi
Source
gfz
Coordinates
42.97000, 145.46000
Temperature
9.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 38 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 38 km
Shallow
38 km
38 km — close to the regional average (35.3 km)
Regional average: 35.3 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: 97 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 535 m ·Last eruption: 1848 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Mashu
    Distance: 99 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 857 m ·Last eruption: 1080 ·Japan
  • Kussharo
    Distance: 110 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 574 m ·Last eruption: 1320 ·Japan
  • Raususan [Mendeleev]
    Distance: 114 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 882 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Tenchozan
    Distance: 123 km ·Crater rows ·Elevation: 1'046 m ·Japan
  • Rausudake
    Distance: 126 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·Japan

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