M4.6 Depth: 70.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-06-26 23:56:02 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 26, 2025 at 23:56 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan). At around 70 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
70.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-26 23:56:02 UTC
Local time
Country
City
chang lu da gong shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.55470, 140.38870
Temperature
28.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 70 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 70 km
Intermediate
70 km
70 km — deeper than the regional average (35.3 km)
Regional average: 35.3 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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  • Nikko-Shiranesan
    Distance: 94 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'578 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Japan
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