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M4.8 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 38 km NNE of Hirara, Japan

UTC time: 2025-01-26 16:31:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 26, 2025 at 16:31 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near 38 km NNE of Hirara, Japan. With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-26 16:31:46 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
25.09850, 125.50150

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 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

  • Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima
    Distance: 169 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
  • Kueishantao
    Distance: 359 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
  • Tatun Volcanic Group
    Distance: 398 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
  • Io-Torishima
    Distance: 411 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 212 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Japan

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