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M4.6 Depth: 152.5 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 276 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan

UTC time: 2025-12-19 12:54:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near 276 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan on December 19, 2025 at 12:54 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 153 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
152.5 km
UTC time
2025-12-19 12:54:20 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.38510, 140.12440
Temperature
18.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 152.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 152.5 km
Intermediate
152.5 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Aogashima
    Distance: 35 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 423 m ·Last eruption: 1785 ·Japan
  • Kita-Bayonnaise
    Distance: 41 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -360 m ·Japan
  • Myojinsho
    Distance: 59 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 11 m ·Last eruption: 1970 ·Japan
  • Hachijojima
    Distance: 90 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 854 m ·Last eruption: 1606 ·Japan
  • Sumisujima
    Distance: 105 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 136 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Japan
  • Kurose Hole
    Distance: 120 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -114 m ·Japan

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