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M4.0 Depth: 40.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near SHIKOKU, JAPAN (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-07-03 12:28:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near SHIKOKU, JAPAN (Japan) on July 3, 2025 at 12:28 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 40 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-03 12:28:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
su mao shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
32.70000, 132.30000
Temperature
29.0°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
40 km — close to 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

  • Yufu-Tsurumi
    Distance: 107 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'584 m ·Last eruption: 867 ·Japan
  • Kujusan
    Distance: 107 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'791 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan
  • Asosan
    Distance: 115 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'592 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Japan
  • Kirishimayama
    Distance: 160 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Japan
  • Unzendake
    Distance: 187 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'483 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan
  • Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike
    Distance: 191 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 40 m ·Last eruption: -6200 ·Japan

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