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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-10-30 08:00:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan) on October 30, 2025 at 08:00 UTC. 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 EMSC. Japan: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-30 08:00:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
you ye ting
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.28350, 141.25270
Temperature
16.8°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 (34.9 km)
Regional average: 34.9 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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