Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 20.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFF COAST OF HOKKAIDO, JAPAN
M4.2 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF HOKKAIDO, JAPAN
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near OFF COAST OF HOKKAIDO, JAPAN on August 23, 2025 at 09:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 20 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
ID
94a5b8e39a07dff99a9bca0e67cec27bc13399ae
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-23 09:36:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.90000,
146.60000
Temperature
17.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
20 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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