M4.5 Depth: 59.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 30 km NE of Iheya, Japan

UTC time: 2025-03-10 23:04:19 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near 30 km NE of Iheya, Japan on March 10, 2025 at 23:04 UTC. With a focal depth of about 59 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
59.0 km
UTC time
2025-03-10 23:04:19 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
27.17320, 128.22540

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 59 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 59 km
Shallow
59 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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