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M4.5 Depth: 56.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near EASTERN HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-09-05 12:00:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near EASTERN HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan) on September 5, 2025 at 12:00 UTC. With a focal depth of about 56 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Japan: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
56.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-05 12:00:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
jia xu shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.19060, 139.67350
Temperature
24.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 56 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 56 km
Shallow
56 km
56 km — deeper than the regional average (35.1 km)
Regional average: 35.1 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

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  • Nikko-Shiranesan
    Distance: 73 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'578 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Japan
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    Distance: 79 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: -4570 ·Japan
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