M4.4 Depth: 34.1 km

M4.4 Earthquake near 106 km E of Minami-Sōma, Japan

UTC time: 2025-10-21 18:48:33 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near 106 km E of Minami-Sōma, Japan on October 21, 2025 at 18:48 UTC. With a focal depth of about 34 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

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
34.1 km
UTC time
2025-10-21 18:48:33 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.67530, 142.17940
Temperature
15.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 34.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 34.1 km
Shallow
34.1 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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    Distance: 186 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'816 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Japan
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