Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 40.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
M4.2 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN on November 30, 2025 at 23:44 UTC. With a focal depth of about 40 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
a112695e4b29cc984cc54e6de7c650c59d312319
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-30 23:44:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.30000,
141.60000
Temperature
16.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
40 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.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
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