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M4.3 Depth: 20.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near IZU ISLANDS, JAPAN REGION (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-09-09 11:08:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 9, 2025 at 11:08 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near IZU ISLANDS, JAPAN REGION (Japan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-09 11:08:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
dong jing dou
Source
emsc
Coordinates
33.70000, 139.50000
Temperature
28.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 km — shallower 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

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