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M4.6 Depth: 120.7 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 90 km NNW of Hirara, Japan

UTC time: 2025-01-31 09:10:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near 90 km NNW of Hirara, Japan on January 31, 2025 at 09:10 UTC. At around 121 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
120.7 km
UTC time
2025-01-31 09:10:20 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
25.60600, 125.11260

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 120.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 120.7 km
Intermediate
120.7 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima
    Distance: 166 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
  • Kueishantao
    Distance: 329 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
  • Tatun Volcanic Group
    Distance: 361 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
  • Io-Torishima
    Distance: 399 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 212 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Japan

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