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M4.7 Depth: 54.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Kyushu, Japan (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-07-01 20:18:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 1, 2025 at 20:18 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Kyushu, Japan (Japan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 54 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
54.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-01 20:18:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
xi zhi biao shi
Source
gfz
Coordinates
30.79000, 131.28000
Temperature
28.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 54 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 54 km
Shallow
54 km
54 km — deeper 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

  • Ata
    Distance: 83 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 885 ·Japan
  • Kikai
    Distance: 93 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 704 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Japan
  • Aira
    Distance: 106 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Japan
  • Kuchinoerabujima
    Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 657 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Japan
  • Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike
    Distance: 127 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 40 m ·Last eruption: -6200 ·Japan
  • Kirishimayama
    Distance: 133 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Japan

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