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M4.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Southeast of Honshu, Japan (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-06-19 07:37:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Southeast of Honshu, Japan (Japan) on June 19, 2025 at 07:37 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-19 07:37:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
dong jing dou
Source
gfz
Coordinates
33.68000, 139.56000
Temperature
24.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than 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

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    Distance: 71 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 572 m ·Last eruption: 838 ·Japan
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