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M4.7 Depth: 57.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near HOKKAIDO, JAPAN REGION

UTC time: 2025-05-27 12:23:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near HOKKAIDO, JAPAN REGION on May 27, 2025 at 12:23 UTC. With a focal depth of about 57 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
57.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-27 12:23:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.85730, 141.88090
Temperature
11.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 57 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 57 km
Shallow
57 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

  • Esan
    Distance: 60 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 618 m ·Last eruption: 1874 ·Japan
  • Osorezan
    Distance: 90 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 878 m ·Last eruption: 1787 ·Japan
  • Kuttara
    Distance: 92 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 549 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Japan
  • Shikotsu
    Distance: 101 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'320 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·Japan
  • Hokkaido-Komagatake
    Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'131 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Japan
  • Toya
    Distance: 115 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 733 m ·Last eruption: 2001 ·Japan

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