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M4.6 Depth: 11.3 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 51 km SW of Tennō, Japan (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-10-14 03:34:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 14, 2025 at 03:34 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near 51 km SW of Tennō, Japan (Japan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
11.3 km
UTC time
2025-10-14 03:34:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
nan lu shi
Source
usgs
Coordinates
39.60500, 139.50580
Temperature
20.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.3 km
Shallow
11.3 km
11.3 km — shallower than the regional average (35.3 km)
Regional average: 35.3 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

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    Distance: 43 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 160 m ·Last eruption: -2050 ·Japan
  • Chokaisan
    Distance: 73 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'236 m ·Last eruption: 1974 ·Japan
  • Akita-Komagatake
    Distance: 112 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'637 m ·Last eruption: 1971 ·Japan
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    Distance: 114 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'366 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Japan
  • Hachimantai
    Distance: 122 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'613 m ·Last eruption: -5350 ·Japan
  • Hijiori
    Distance: 125 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 552 m ·Japan

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