Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 24.0 km
- Source
- USGS
74 km SSE of China, Japan
M4.5 Earthquake near 74 km SSE of China, Japan
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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
ID
6f089b2635c29083a5a73f3a318c8905d355fe42
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
24.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-17 19:57:52 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
26.75340,
128.94460
Depth profile
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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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