M4.3 Depth: 66.2 km

M4.3 Earthquake near 67 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan

UTC time: 2025-07-12 01:07:35 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near 67 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan on July 12, 2025 at 01:07 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 66 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
66.2 km
UTC time
2025-07-12 01:07:35 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
41.55810, 141.94490
Temperature
18.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 66.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 66.2 km
Shallow
66.2 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

  • Esan
    Distance: 70 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 618 m ·Last eruption: 1874 ·Japan
  • Osorezan
    Distance: 75 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 878 m ·Last eruption: 1787 ·Japan
  • Hokkaido-Komagatake
    Distance: 119 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'131 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Japan
  • Kuttara
    Distance: 122 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 549 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Japan
  • Shikotsu
    Distance: 134 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'320 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·Japan
  • Hakkodasan
    Distance: 134 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'585 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Japan

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