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M4.8 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Bonin Islands, Japan region

UTC time: 2025-01-12 22:21:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 12, 2025 at 22:21 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Bonin Islands, Japan region. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-12 22:21:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.23800, 142.07800

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 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

  • Doyo Seamount
    Distance: 140 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -590 m ·Japan
  • Suiyo Seamount
    Distance: 146 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -991 m ·Japan
  • Mokuyo Seamount
    Distance: 148 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -933 m ·Japan
  • Nishinoshima
    Distance: 162 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 100 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Japan
  • Kaikata Seamount
    Distance: 208 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -165 m ·Japan
  • Sofugan
    Distance: 242 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 99 m ·Japan

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