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M4.8 Depth: 38.5 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 121 km S of Honchō, Japan

UTC time: 2025-12-08 17:58:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near 121 km S of Honchō, Japan on December 8, 2025 at 17:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 39 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
38.5 km
UTC time
2025-12-08 17:58:28 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
41.04150, 143.02420
Temperature
4.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 38.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 38.5 km
Shallow
38.5 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

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    Distance: 216 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'038 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Japan
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