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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Izu Islands, Japan region

UTC time: 2025-02-14 15:58:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 14, 2025 at 15:58 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Izu Islands, Japan region. With a focal depth of about 10 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 event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-02-14 15:58:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
30.66660, 141.71500

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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
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

  • Izu-Torishima
    Distance: 137 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 394 m ·Last eruption: 2002 ·Japan
  • Sofugan
    Distance: 164 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 99 m ·Japan
  • Sumisujima
    Distance: 180 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 136 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Japan
  • Myojinsho
    Distance: 218 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 11 m ·Last eruption: 1970 ·Japan
  • Kita-Bayonnaise
    Distance: 238 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -360 m ·Japan
  • Suiyo Seamount
    Distance: 255 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -991 m ·Japan

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