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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near KYUSHU, JAPAN (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-07-25 02:17:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near KYUSHU, JAPAN (Japan) on July 25, 2025 at 02:17 UTC. 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
2025-07-25 02:17:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
zhang qi shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
32.70970, 129.99930
Temperature
30.2°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

  • Unzendake
    Distance: 29 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'483 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan
  • Asosan
    Distance: 103 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'592 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Japan
  • Fukue
    Distance: 108 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 315 m ·Last eruption: -400 ·Japan
  • Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike
    Distance: 118 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 40 m ·Last eruption: -6200 ·Japan
  • Kirishimayama
    Distance: 118 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Japan
  • Kujusan
    Distance: 124 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'791 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan

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