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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near KYUSHU, JAPAN (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-08-06 23:47:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 6, 2025 at 23:47 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near KYUSHU, JAPAN (Japan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-06 23:47:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
jiu zhong ting
Source
emsc
Coordinates
33.16070, 131.15350
Temperature
23.5°C

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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
10 km — shallower than the regional average (35.3 km)
Regional average: 35.3 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

  • Kujusan
    Distance: 12 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'791 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan
  • Yufu-Tsurumi
    Distance: 26 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'584 m ·Last eruption: 867 ·Japan
  • Asosan
    Distance: 31 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'592 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Japan
  • Unzendake
    Distance: 91 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'483 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan
  • Kirishimayama
    Distance: 139 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Japan
  • Abu
    Distance: 151 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 641 m ·Last eruption: -6850 ·Japan

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