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M4.7 Depth: 82.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Near South Coast of Honshu, Japan (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-05-04 03:35:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Near South Coast of Honshu, Japan (Japan) on May 4, 2025 at 03:35 UTC. At around 82 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
82.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-04 03:35:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
tong chuan shi
Source
gfz
Coordinates
35.98000, 139.54000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 82 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 82 km
Intermediate
82 km
82 km — deeper than the regional average (35.3 km)
Regional average: 35.3 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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