Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 69.1 km
- Source
- USGS
yu sheng shi
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M4.5 Earthquake near 5 km NE of Hanyū, Japan (Japan)
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About this earthquake
On September 5, 2025 at 12:00 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near 5 km NE of Hanyū, Japan (Japan). With a focal depth of about 69 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Japan: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.
Details
ID
b93e83a7661ef05413ae2deda33d809758000050
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
69.1 km
UTC time
2025-09-05 12:00:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
yu sheng shi
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.20090,
139.57590
Temperature
24.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
69.1 km
69.1 km — deeper than the regional average (33.2 km)
Regional average: 33.2 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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Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 969 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
494
Country (24h)
Japan
2