M4.5 Depth: 48.3 km

M4.5 Earthquake near HOKKAIDO, JAPAN REGION

UTC time: 2025-06-07 05:40:18 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 7, 2025 at 05:40 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near HOKKAIDO, JAPAN REGION. 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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
48.3 km
UTC time
2025-06-07 05:40:18 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.27430, 142.41750
Temperature
12.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 48.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 48.3 km
Shallow
48.3 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

  • Osorezan
    Distance: 108 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 878 m ·Last eruption: 1787 ·Japan
  • Esan
    Distance: 120 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 618 m ·Last eruption: 1874 ·Japan
  • Hakkodasan
    Distance: 146 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'585 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Japan
  • Towada
    Distance: 155 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'011 m ·Last eruption: 915 ·Japan
  • Hokkaido-Komagatake
    Distance: 169 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'131 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Japan
  • Kuttara
    Distance: 171 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 549 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Japan

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
651
Country (24h)
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude Place Local time
No recent events available.

Share