Magnitude
M4.7
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
72 km ESE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan
M4.7 Earthquake near 72 km ESE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan
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About this earthquake
On March 25, 2025 at 01:56 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near 72 km ESE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
af3e0631a85f34b821e29521e3ae39fcba198184
Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-03-25 01:56:40 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
26.02590,
128.51170
Depth profile
Shallow
10 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.
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