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M4.4 Depth: 59.6 km

M4.4 Earthquake near 10 km SSW of Tomioka, Japan (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-12-13 22:52:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near 10 km SSW of Tomioka, Japan (Japan) on December 13, 2025 at 22:52 UTC. With a focal depth of about 60 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 USGS. Japan: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
59.6 km
UTC time
2025-12-13 22:52:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
guang ye ting
Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.24020, 140.99310
Temperature
8.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 59.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 59.6 km
Shallow
59.6 km
59.6 km — deeper than the regional average (35.1 km)
Regional average: 35.1 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

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