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M4.5 Depth: 80.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 12 km ENE of Takedamachi, Japan (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-08-05 17:53:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 5, 2025 at 17:53 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near 12 km ENE of Takedamachi, Japan (Japan). At around 80 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
80.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-05 17:53:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
li hou da ye shi
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.98820, 131.52800
Temperature
25.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 80 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 80 km
Intermediate
80 km
80 km — deeper than the regional average (35.3 km)
Regional average: 35.3 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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