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M4.6 Depth: 40.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF HOKKAIDO, JAPAN

UTC time: 2025-06-21 23:03:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 21, 2025 at 23:03 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near OFF COAST OF HOKKAIDO, JAPAN. 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-21 23:03:06 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.77000, 146.46000
Temperature
15.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40 km
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

  • Tomariyama [Golovnin]
    Distance: 142 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 535 m ·Last eruption: 1848 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Raususan [Mendeleev]
    Distance: 147 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 882 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Chachadake [Tiatia]
    Distance: 177 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'822 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Mashu
    Distance: 178 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 857 m ·Last eruption: 1080 ·Japan
  • Tenchozan
    Distance: 180 km ·Crater rows ·Elevation: 1'046 m ·Japan
  • Rausudake
    Distance: 181 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·Japan

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