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M4.2 Depth: 79.9 km

M4.2 Earthquake near HOKKAIDO, JAPAN REGION (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-08-04 14:40:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 4, 2025 at 14:40 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near HOKKAIDO, JAPAN REGION (Japan). At around 80 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
79.9 km
UTC time
2025-08-04 14:40:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
hou an ting
Source
emsc
Coordinates
43.12660, 144.84240
Temperature
21.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 79.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 79.9 km
Intermediate
79.9 km
79.9 km — deeper than the regional average (35.3 km)
Regional average: 35.3 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Mashu
    Distance: 55 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 857 m ·Last eruption: 1080 ·Japan
  • Kussharo
    Distance: 64 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 574 m ·Last eruption: 1320 ·Japan
  • Akan
    Distance: 73 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'499 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Japan
  • Tomariyama [Golovnin]
    Distance: 96 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 535 m ·Last eruption: 1848 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Tenchozan
    Distance: 104 km ·Crater rows ·Elevation: 1'046 m ·Japan
  • Rausudake
    Distance: 108 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·Japan

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