Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 66.0 km
- Source
- USGS
72 km SSE of Onagawa Chō, Japan
M4.5 Earthquake near 72 km SSE of Onagawa Chō, Japan
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near 72 km SSE of Onagawa Chō, Japan on July 27, 2025 at 17:03 UTC. With a focal depth of about 66 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
38faf78c9024ca170aaa43a2edac21d80c784a76
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
66.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-27 17:03:55 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.87610,
141.85390
Temperature
24.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
66 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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No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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