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M4.7 Depth: 25.7 km

M4.7 Earthquake near 107 km E of Miyako, Japan

UTC time: 2025-11-15 18:06:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near 107 km E of Miyako, Japan on November 15, 2025 at 18:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 26 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
25.7 km
UTC time
2025-11-15 18:06:23 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
39.70060, 143.18990
Temperature
10.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25.7 km
Shallow
25.7 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

  • Iwatesan
    Distance: 188 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'038 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Japan
  • Hachimantai
    Distance: 202 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'613 m ·Last eruption: -5350 ·Japan
  • Akita-Komagatake
    Distance: 205 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'637 m ·Last eruption: 1971 ·Japan
  • Akita-Yakeyama
    Distance: 210 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'366 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Japan
  • Towada
    Distance: 216 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'011 m ·Last eruption: 915 ·Japan
  • Kurikomayama
    Distance: 222 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'627 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Japan

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