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M6.2 Depth: 26.0 km

M6.2 Earthquake near 54 km ENE of Nishinoomote, Japan

UTC time: 2025-04-02 14:03:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 2, 2025 at 14:03 UTC, a magnitude M6.2 earthquake occurred near 54 km ENE of Nishinoomote, Japan. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 26 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size are considered strong and can be dangerous in inhabited regions.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M6.2
Depth
26.0 km
UTC time
2025-04-02 14:03:57 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.00170, 131.47250

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26 km
Shallow
26 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Nishinoomote54.1 kmSW17'832
Kanoya72.8 kmNW101'096
Kagoshima107.8 kmNW595'049

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Ata
    Distance: 89 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 885 ·Japan
  • Aira
    Distance: 100 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Japan
  • Kikai
    Distance: 114 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 704 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Japan
  • Kirishimayama
    Distance: 119 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Japan
  • Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike
    Distance: 120 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 40 m ·Last eruption: -6200 ·Japan
  • Kuchinoerabujima
    Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 657 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Japan

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 250 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours0
First 24 hours1
First 72 hours1
Strongest subsequent eventM5.0
M4.72025-04-02 21:42:51 UTC14.2 km44 km SSE of Kushima, Japan M5.02025-04-11 05:06:17 UTC225.2 km114 km NE of Tatsugō, Japan M4.42025-04-11 05:15:49 UTC219.2 km116 km S of Koshima, Japan M4.62025-04-11 05:41:27 UTC223.7 km116 km S of Yudomari, Japan M4.52025-04-11 05:46:45 UTC216.9 km108 km S of Yudomari, Japan M4.12025-04-11 07:01:46 UTC227.8 km110 km NE of Tatsugō, Japan M4.52025-04-13 20:38:07 UTC11.7 km59 km SSE of Kushima, Japan

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 250 km.

Magnitude rank#3
Earlier events M≥425
Earlier events M≥54
Compared since2025-01-06

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M7.12025-01-13 12:19:32 UTC89.9 kmMiyazaki M6.72025-04-02 14:03:56 UTC0.1 km M5.32025-01-14 17:12:39 UTC84.9 km43 km ENE of Nichinan, Japan M5.22025-01-13 16:14:57 UTC114.7 km24 km ESE of Takanabe, Japan M4.82025-03-17 20:00:35 UTC184.8 km2 km SSW of Honmachi, Japan

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
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