M4.9 Earthquake near KYUSHU, JAPAN

UTC time: 2026-02-25 17:17:01 UTC Local time: —

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Magnitude

M4.9

Depth: 10.0 km
Source: EMSC

KYUSHU, JAPAN

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near KYUSHU, JAPAN on February 25, 2026 at 17:17 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

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Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-25 17:17:01 UTC

Local time

—

Country

—

Source

emsc

Coordinates

31.65950, 132.06410

Temperature

17.6°C

Depth profile

Shallow

10 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

Kirishimayama

Distance: 118 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Japan
Aira Activity reported

Distance: 133 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Japan
Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike

Distance: 140 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 40 m ·Last eruption: -6200 ·Japan
Ata

Distance: 155 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 885 ·Japan
Asosan Activity reported

Distance: 164 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'592 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Japan
Kujusan

Distance: 176 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'791 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan

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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