M4.4 Depth: 44.5 km

M4.4 Earthquake near 36 km E of Nobeoka, Japan

UTC time: 2025-01-06 09:22:50 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near 36 km E of Nobeoka, Japan on January 6, 2025 at 09:22 UTC. With a focal depth of about 44 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
44.5 km
UTC time
2025-01-06 09:22:50 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.54400, 132.05350

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 44.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 44.5 km
Shallow
44.5 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: 96 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'791 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan
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  • Yufu-Tsurumi
    Distance: 103 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'584 m ·Last eruption: 867 ·Japan
  • Kirishimayama
    Distance: 131 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Japan
  • Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike
    Distance: 162 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 40 m ·Last eruption: -6200 ·Japan
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    Distance: 166 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'483 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan

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