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M4.9 Depth: 27.1 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 62 km ENE of Tatsugō, Japan

UTC time: 2025-03-09 04:20:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 9, 2025 at 04:20 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near 62 km ENE of Tatsugō, Japan. With a focal depth of about 27 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
27.1 km
UTC time
2025-03-09 04:20:52 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.69780, 130.17750

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27.1 km
Shallow
27.1 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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