Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 48.3 km
- Source
- USGS
bang zhong ting
Country overviewJapan
M4.2 Earthquake near 37 km SSW of Nemuro, Japan (Japan)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near 37 km SSW of Nemuro, Japan (Japan) on June 27, 2025 at 09:44 UTC. With a focal depth of about 48 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USGS. Japan: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.
Details
ID
bca2a0a03a0cfab07631804b6482fce763fe2e54
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
48.3 km
UTC time
2025-06-27 09:44:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
bang zhong ting
Source
usgs
Coordinates
43.03990,
145.33150
Temperature
14.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
48.3 km
48.3 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 · 970 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
483
Country (24h)
Japan
2