Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 79.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
hou an ting
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M4.2 Earthquake near HOKKAIDO, JAPAN REGION (Japan)
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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
ID
6dd9a49c3662b3b0ad7863ed1d4655a1fbf819aa
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
79.9 km
UTC time
2025-08-04 14:40:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
hou an ting
Source
emsc
Coordinates
43.12660,
144.84240
Temperature
21.2°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
79.9 km
79.9 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
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