Back to map
M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near NEAR WEST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-10-14 03:34:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 14, 2025 at 03:34 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near NEAR WEST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan). With a focal depth of about 10 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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-14 03:34:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
nan lu shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.66500, 139.42000
Temperature
20.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (35.3 km)
Regional average: 35.3 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

  • Megata
    Distance: 41 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 160 m ·Last eruption: -2050 ·Japan
  • Chokaisan
    Distance: 83 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'236 m ·Last eruption: 1974 ·Japan
  • Akita-Komagatake
    Distance: 118 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'637 m ·Last eruption: 1971 ·Japan
  • Akita-Yakeyama
    Distance: 119 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'366 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Japan
  • Hachimantai
    Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'613 m ·Last eruption: -5350 ·Japan
  • Iwakisan
    Distance: 133 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'625 m ·Last eruption: 1863 ·Japan

Historic earthquake map · Japan

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Japan

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share