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M4.7 Earthquake near 51 km SE of Kushima, Japan

UTC time: 2025-03-28 19:45:14 UTC Local time: —
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Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
34.1 km
Source
USGS

51 km SE of Kushima, Japan

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near 51 km SE of Kushima, Japan on March 28, 2025 at 19:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 34 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 USGS.

Details

ID
227e5df50900881d16ff3e74bff8a6fd93cfca09
Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
34.1 km
UTC time
2025-03-28 19:45:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.10410, 131.55470

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 34.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 34.1 km
Shallow
34.1 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

  • Ata
    Distance: 98 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 885 ·Japan
  • Aira Activity reported
    Distance: 100 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Japan
  • Kirishimayama
    Distance: 113 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Japan
  • Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike
    Distance: 118 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 40 m ·Last eruption: -6200 ·Japan
  • Kikai
    Distance: 124 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 704 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Japan
  • Kuchinoerabujima
    Distance: 147 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 657 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Japan

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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