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M4.4 Depth: 47.3 km

M4.4 Earthquake near 74 km S of Kushiro, Japan

UTC time: 2025-05-31 14:47:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near 74 km S of Kushiro, Japan on May 31, 2025 at 14:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 47 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
47.3 km
UTC time
2025-05-31 14:47:02 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
42.30670, 144.45640
Temperature
6.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 47.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 47.3 km
Shallow
47.3 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

  • Akan
    Distance: 125 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'499 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Japan
  • Mashu
    Distance: 141 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 857 m ·Last eruption: 1080 ·Japan
  • Kussharo
    Distance: 145 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 574 m ·Last eruption: 1320 ·Japan
  • Maruyama
    Distance: 170 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'013 m ·Last eruption: 1898 ·Japan
  • Tokachidake
    Distance: 190 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'077 m ·Last eruption: 2004 ·Japan
  • Tomariyama [Golovnin]
    Distance: 191 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 535 m ·Last eruption: 1848 ·Japan - administered by Russia

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