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M4.7 Depth: 44.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near 70 km ENE of Tatsugō, Japan

UTC time: 2025-03-11 00:26:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near 70 km ENE of Tatsugō, Japan on March 11, 2025 at 00:26 UTC. With a focal depth of about 44 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
M4.7
Depth
44.0 km
UTC time
2025-03-11 00:26:50 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.79730, 130.20090

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 44 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 44 km
Shallow
44 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

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