Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 70.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
gen shi shi
Country overviewJapan
M4.2 Earthquake near HOKKAIDO, JAPAN REGION (Japan)
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About this earthquake
On July 24, 2025 at 11:24 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near HOKKAIDO, JAPAN REGION (Japan). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 70 km. 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. Japan: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.
Details
ID
5efd2da0a071ca1904c315e1569316770f794c4f
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
70.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-24 11:24:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
gen shi shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
43.22000,
145.61000
Temperature
17.5°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
70 km
70 km — deeper than the regional average (33.7 km)
Regional average: 33.7 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 968 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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