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M4.3 Depth: 136.7 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Volcano Islands, Japan region

UTC time: 2025-02-21 00:56:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Volcano Islands, Japan region on February 21, 2025 at 00:56 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 137 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
136.7 km
UTC time
2025-02-21 00:56:38 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
24.13730, 142.43840

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 136.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 136.7 km
Intermediate
136.7 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

  • Minami-Hiyoshi
    Distance: 87 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -107 m ·Last eruption: 1975 ·Japan
  • Fukutoku-Oka-no-Ba
    Distance: 98 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: -29 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Japan
  • Kita-Fukutokutai
    Distance: 108 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -73 m ·Last eruption: 1954 ·Japan
  • Nikko
    Distance: 118 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -392 m ·Japan
  • Ioto
    Distance: 135 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 169 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Japan
  • Kita-Ioto
    Distance: 185 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 792 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Japan

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