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M4.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near KYUSHU, JAPAN (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-12-28 22:35:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near KYUSHU, JAPAN (Japan) on December 28, 2025 at 22:35 UTC. 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Japan: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-28 22:35:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
a su shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
33.00000, 131.10000
Temperature
6.2°C

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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

  • Asosan
    Distance: 13 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'592 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Japan
  • Kujusan
    Distance: 17 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'791 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan
  • Yufu-Tsurumi
    Distance: 41 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'584 m ·Last eruption: 867 ·Japan
  • Unzendake
    Distance: 79 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'483 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan
  • Kirishimayama
    Distance: 121 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Japan
  • Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike
    Distance: 145 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 40 m ·Last eruption: -6200 ·Japan

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