M4.7 Depth: 60.4 km

M4.7 Earthquake near HOKKAIDO, JAPAN REGION

UTC time: 2025-12-14 18:09:30 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near HOKKAIDO, JAPAN REGION on December 14, 2025 at 18:09 UTC. With a focal depth of about 60 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
60.4 km
UTC time
2025-12-14 18:09:30 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.26730, 142.31690
Temperature
5.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 60.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 60.4 km
Shallow
60.4 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

  • Osorezan
    Distance: 100 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 878 m ·Last eruption: 1787 ·Japan
  • Esan
    Distance: 113 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 618 m ·Last eruption: 1874 ·Japan
  • Hakkodasan
    Distance: 139 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'585 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Japan
  • Towada
    Distance: 147 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'011 m ·Last eruption: 915 ·Japan
  • Hokkaido-Komagatake
    Distance: 162 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'131 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Japan
  • Kuttara
    Distance: 166 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 549 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Japan

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