M4.0 Depth: 30.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN

UTC time: 2025-11-15 22:26:30 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On November 15, 2025 at 22:26 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN. With a focal depth of about 30 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
M4.0
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-15 22:26:30 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.10000, 142.70000
Temperature
9.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 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

  • Iwatesan
    Distance: 147 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'038 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Japan
  • Hachimantai
    Distance: 158 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'613 m ·Last eruption: -5350 ·Japan
  • Towada
    Distance: 161 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'011 m ·Last eruption: 915 ·Japan
  • Akita-Yakeyama
    Distance: 166 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'366 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Japan
  • Akita-Komagatake
    Distance: 166 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'637 m ·Last eruption: 1971 ·Japan
  • Hakkodasan
    Distance: 166 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'585 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Japan

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