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M4.9 Depth: 39.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Hokkaido, Japan Region

UTC time: 2025-12-08 17:58:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Hokkaido, Japan Region on December 8, 2025 at 17:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 39 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 GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
39.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-08 17:58:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
41.01000, 143.11000
Temperature
4.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 39 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 39 km
Shallow
39 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: 169 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 878 m ·Last eruption: 1787 ·Japan
  • Esan
    Distance: 185 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 618 m ·Last eruption: 1874 ·Japan
  • Hakkodasan
    Distance: 192 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'585 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Japan
  • Towada
    Distance: 196 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'011 m ·Last eruption: 915 ·Japan
  • Iwatesan
    Distance: 220 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'038 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Japan
  • Hachimantai
    Distance: 224 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'613 m ·Last eruption: -5350 ·Japan

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