M4.5 Depth: 66.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 72 km SSE of Onagawa Chō, Japan

UTC time: 2025-07-27 17:03:55 UTC Local time:

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

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
66.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-27 17:03:55 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.87610, 141.85390
Temperature
24.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 66 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 66 km
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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Zaozan [Zaosan]
    Distance: 127 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'841 m ·Last eruption: 1940 ·Japan
  • Naruko
    Distance: 136 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 470 m ·Last eruption: 837 ·Japan
  • Adatarayama
    Distance: 141 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'728 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan
  • Azumayama
    Distance: 142 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'949 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Japan
  • Kurikomayama
    Distance: 152 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'627 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Japan
  • Bandaisan
    Distance: 160 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'816 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Japan

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