M4.8 Depth: 35.2 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 77 km S of Kushiro, Japan

UTC time: 2025-05-31 12:29:02 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near 77 km S of Kushiro, Japan on May 31, 2025 at 12:29 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
35.2 km
UTC time
2025-05-31 12:29:02 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
42.29310, 144.55160
Temperature
6.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35.2 km
Shallow
35.2 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

  • Akan
    Distance: 129 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'499 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Japan
  • Mashu
    Distance: 142 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 857 m ·Last eruption: 1080 ·Japan
  • Kussharo
    Distance: 147 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 574 m ·Last eruption: 1320 ·Japan
  • Maruyama
    Distance: 176 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'013 m ·Last eruption: 1898 ·Japan
  • Tomariyama [Golovnin]
    Distance: 189 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 535 m ·Last eruption: 1848 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Tokachidake
    Distance: 197 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'077 m ·Last eruption: 2004 ·Japan

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