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M4.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near NEAR S. COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-08-10 11:08:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 10, 2025 at 11:08 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near NEAR S. COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan). With a focal depth of about 10 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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-10 11:08:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
dong jing dou
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.60000, 139.40000
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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  • Izu-Tobu
    Distance: 43 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'406 m ·Last eruption: 1989 ·Japan
  • Kozushima
    Distance: 48 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 572 m ·Last eruption: 838 ·Japan
  • Miyakejima
    Distance: 57 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 775 m ·Last eruption: 2010 ·Japan

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