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M4.8 Depth: 20.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Off East Coast of Honshu, Japan

UTC time: 2025-11-09 16:42:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Off East Coast of Honshu, Japan on November 9, 2025 at 16:42 UTC. With a focal depth of about 20 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
M4.8
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-09 16:42:28 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
39.24000, 143.75000
Temperature
17.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 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

  • Iwatesan
    Distance: 245 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'038 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Japan
  • Kurikomayama
    Distance: 257 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'627 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Japan
  • Akita-Komagatake
    Distance: 260 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'637 m ·Last eruption: 1971 ·Japan
  • Hachimantai
    Distance: 261 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'613 m ·Last eruption: -5350 ·Japan
  • Naruko
    Distance: 267 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 470 m ·Last eruption: 837 ·Japan
  • Akita-Yakeyama
    Distance: 269 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'366 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Japan

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