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M4.7 Depth: 25.7 km

M4.7 Earthquake near 44 km SSE of Kushima, Japan

UTC time: 2025-04-02 21:42:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near 44 km SSE of Kushima, Japan on April 2, 2025 at 21:42 UTC. With a focal depth of about 26 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
M4.7
Depth
25.7 km
UTC time
2025-04-02 21:42:51 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.12730, 131.44410

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25.7 km
Shallow
25.7 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

  • Ata
    Distance: 84 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 885 ·Japan
  • Aira
    Distance: 90 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Japan
  • Kirishimayama
    Distance: 105 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Japan
  • Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike
    Distance: 108 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 40 m ·Last eruption: -6200 ·Japan
  • Kikai
    Distance: 115 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 704 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Japan
  • Kuchinoerabujima
    Distance: 140 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 657 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Japan

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