Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 44.1 km
- Source
- USGS
Volcano Islands, Japan region
M4.9 Earthquake near Volcano Islands, Japan region
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Volcano Islands, Japan region on January 25, 2025 at 03:08 UTC. With a focal depth of about 44 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
1d01527ef151cdc7af2bd5469fe9a823e956bbca
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
44.1 km
UTC time
2025-01-25 03:08:22 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
22.07020,
144.36390
Depth profile
Shallow
44.1 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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