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M4.5 Depth: 40.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near HOKKAIDO, JAPAN REGION

UTC time: 2025-06-06 20:35:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 6, 2025 at 20:35 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near HOKKAIDO, JAPAN REGION. With a focal depth of about 40 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-06 20:35:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.22000, 144.47000
Temperature
12.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40 km
Shallow
40 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: 135 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'499 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Japan
  • Mashu
    Distance: 151 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 857 m ·Last eruption: 1080 ·Japan
  • Kussharo
    Distance: 155 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 574 m ·Last eruption: 1320 ·Japan
  • Maruyama
    Distance: 178 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'013 m ·Last eruption: 1898 ·Japan
  • Tokachidake
    Distance: 197 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'077 m ·Last eruption: 2004 ·Japan
  • Tomariyama [Golovnin]
    Distance: 199 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 535 m ·Last eruption: 1848 ·Japan - administered by Russia

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