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M4.2 Depth: 0.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near KYUSHU, JAPAN (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-11-03 10:18:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near KYUSHU, JAPAN (Japan) on November 3, 2025 at 10:18 UTC. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-03 10:18:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
wu dao shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
31.80000, 130.70000
Temperature
11.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (35.3 km)
Regional average: 35.3 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

  • Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike
    Distance: 11 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 40 m ·Last eruption: -6200 ·Japan
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  • Aira
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  • Ata
    Distance: 66 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 885 ·Japan
  • Unzendake
    Distance: 113 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'483 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan
  • Kikai
    Distance: 118 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 704 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Japan

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