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M4.9 Depth: 32.2 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 112 km E of Yamada, Japan

UTC time: 2025-12-07 00:16:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 7, 2025 at 00:16 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near 112 km E of Yamada, Japan. With a focal depth of about 32 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
32.2 km
UTC time
2025-12-07 00:16:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
39.55150, 143.25460
Temperature
11.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 32.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 32.2 km
Shallow
32.2 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

  • Iwatesan
    Distance: 196 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'038 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Japan
  • Hachimantai
    Distance: 210 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'613 m ·Last eruption: -5350 ·Japan
  • Akita-Komagatake
    Distance: 211 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'637 m ·Last eruption: 1971 ·Japan
  • Akita-Yakeyama
    Distance: 218 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'366 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Japan
  • Kurikomayama
    Distance: 222 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'627 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Japan
  • Towada
    Distance: 229 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'011 m ·Last eruption: 915 ·Japan

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