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M4.5 Depth: 24.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 74 km SSE of China, Japan

UTC time: 2025-01-17 19:57:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 17, 2025 at 19:57 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near 74 km SSE of China, Japan. With a focal depth of about 24 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
24.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-17 19:57:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
26.75340, 128.94460

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24 km
Shallow
24 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

  • Io-Torishima
    Distance: 144 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 212 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Japan
  • Yokoatejima
    Distance: 227 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 495 m ·Last eruption: 1835 ·Japan
  • Akusekijima
    Distance: 308 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 555 m ·Japan
  • Suwanosejima
    Distance: 329 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 796 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Japan
  • Nakanoshima
    Distance: 357 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 979 m ·Last eruption: 1914 ·Japan
  • Kuchinoshima
    Distance: 370 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 628 m ·Last eruption: 1190 ·Japan

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