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M4.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near 74 km E of Nichinan, Japan

UTC time: 2025-01-21 13:31:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 21, 2025 at 13:31 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near 74 km E of Nichinan, Japan. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-21 13:31:25 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.66260, 132.14930

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
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: 125 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Japan
  • Aira
    Distance: 141 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Japan
  • Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike
    Distance: 148 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 40 m ·Last eruption: -6200 ·Japan
  • Ata
    Distance: 158 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 885 ·Japan
  • Asosan
    Distance: 169 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'592 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Japan
  • Kujusan
    Distance: 179 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'791 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan

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