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M4.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near EASTERN HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-09-07 23:24:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near EASTERN HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan) on September 7, 2025 at 23:24 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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
M4.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-07 23:24:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
lun dao shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.40000, 137.10000
Temperature
27.9°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

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  • Yakedake
    Distance: 137 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'455 m ·Last eruption: 1995 ·Japan
  • Akandanayama
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