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M4.8 Depth: 45.3 km

M4.8 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN

UTC time: 2025-11-18 08:21:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 18, 2025 at 08:21 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 45 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.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
45.3 km
UTC time
2025-11-18 08:21:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.96010, 142.66300
Temperature
4.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 45.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 45.3 km
Shallow
45.3 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

  • Osorezan
    Distance: 134 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 878 m ·Last eruption: 1787 ·Japan
  • Hakkodasan
    Distance: 154 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'585 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Japan
  • Esan
    Distance: 156 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 618 m ·Last eruption: 1874 ·Japan
  • Towada
    Distance: 158 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'011 m ·Last eruption: 915 ·Japan
  • Iwatesan
    Distance: 187 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'038 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Japan
  • Hachimantai
    Distance: 189 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'613 m ·Last eruption: -5350 ·Japan

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