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M4.7 Depth: 58.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Near East Coast of Honshu, Japan

UTC time: 2025-12-13 05:59:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Near East Coast of Honshu, Japan on December 13, 2025 at 05:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 58 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 GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
58.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-13 05:59:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
40.99000, 142.36000
Temperature
3.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 58 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 58 km
Shallow
58 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

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    Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 878 m ·Last eruption: 1787 ·Japan
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    Distance: 130 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'585 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Japan
  • Esan
    Distance: 135 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 618 m ·Last eruption: 1874 ·Japan
  • Towada
    Distance: 136 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'011 m ·Last eruption: 915 ·Japan
  • Iwatesan
    Distance: 171 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'038 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Japan
  • Hachimantai
    Distance: 171 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'613 m ·Last eruption: -5350 ·Japan

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