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M4.2 Depth: 50.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near HOKKAIDO, JAPAN REGION (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-07-11 18:44:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near HOKKAIDO, JAPAN REGION (Japan) on July 11, 2025 at 18:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 50 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. Japan: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-11 18:44:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
da shu ting
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.52000, 143.31000
Temperature
11.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 50 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 50 km
Shallow
50 km
50 km — deeper than the regional average (35.1 km)
Regional average: 35.1 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

  • Maruyama
    Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'013 m ·Last eruption: 1898 ·Japan
  • Akan
    Distance: 112 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'499 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Japan
  • Tokachidake
    Distance: 112 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'077 m ·Last eruption: 2004 ·Japan
  • Taisetsuzan
    Distance: 132 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'291 m ·Last eruption: 1739 ·Japan
  • Kussharo
    Distance: 152 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 574 m ·Last eruption: 1320 ·Japan
  • Mashu
    Distance: 155 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 857 m ·Last eruption: 1080 ·Japan

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