M4.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near 109 km SE of Nemuro, Japan

UTC time: 2025-06-22 10:06:35 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near 109 km SE of Nemuro, Japan on June 22, 2025 at 10:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-22 10:06:35 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
42.69430, 146.61180
Temperature
15.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

  • Tomariyama [Golovnin]
    Distance: 156 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 535 m ·Last eruption: 1848 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Raususan [Mendeleev]
    Distance: 160 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 882 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Chachadake [Tiatia]
    Distance: 187 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'822 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Mashu
    Distance: 193 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 857 m ·Last eruption: 1080 ·Japan
  • Tenchozan
    Distance: 194 km ·Crater rows ·Elevation: 1'046 m ·Japan
  • Rausudake
    Distance: 195 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·Japan

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