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M4.9 Depth: 88.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Hokkaido, Japan Region (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-05-15 13:05:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Hokkaido, Japan Region (Japan) on May 15, 2025 at 13:05 UTC. At around 88 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Japan: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
88.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-15 13:05:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
li qing ting
Source
gfz
Coordinates
42.85000, 143.47000
Temperature
11.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 88 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 88 km
Intermediate
88 km
88 km — deeper than the regional average (35.1 km)
Regional average: 35.1 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 73 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'013 m ·Last eruption: 1898 ·Japan
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    Distance: 74 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'499 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Japan
  • Tokachidake
    Distance: 90 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'077 m ·Last eruption: 2004 ·Japan
  • Taisetsuzan
    Distance: 103 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'291 m ·Last eruption: 1739 ·Japan
  • Kussharo
    Distance: 115 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 574 m ·Last eruption: 1320 ·Japan
  • Mashu
    Distance: 119 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 857 m ·Last eruption: 1080 ·Japan

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