M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Hokkaido, Japan Region

UTC time: 2025-11-06 14:29:47 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On November 6, 2025 at 14:29 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Hokkaido, Japan Region. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-06 14:29:47 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
gfz
Coordinates
41.91000, 144.81000
Temperature
10.4°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
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

  • Akan
    Distance: 176 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'499 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Japan
  • Mashu
    Distance: 186 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 857 m ·Last eruption: 1080 ·Japan
  • Kussharo
    Distance: 192 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 574 m ·Last eruption: 1320 ·Japan
  • Maruyama
    Distance: 222 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'013 m ·Last eruption: 1898 ·Japan
  • Tomariyama [Golovnin]
    Distance: 222 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 535 m ·Last eruption: 1848 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Tenchozan
    Distance: 238 km ·Crater rows ·Elevation: 1'046 m ·Japan

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