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M4.6 Depth: 55.2 km

M4.6 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-09-24 18:03:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan) on September 24, 2025 at 18:03 UTC. With a focal depth of about 55 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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
55.2 km
UTC time
2025-09-24 18:03:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
da chuan du shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.95270, 142.12810
Temperature
22.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 55.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 55.2 km
Shallow
55.2 km
55.2 km — deeper 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kurikomayama
    Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'627 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Japan
  • Naruko
    Distance: 123 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 470 m ·Last eruption: 837 ·Japan
  • Iwatesan
    Distance: 139 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'038 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Japan
  • Akita-Komagatake
    Distance: 145 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'637 m ·Last eruption: 1971 ·Japan
  • Hachimantai
    Distance: 156 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'613 m ·Last eruption: -5350 ·Japan
  • Akita-Yakeyama
    Distance: 163 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'366 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Japan

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