M4.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near 99 km SE of Nemuro, Japan

UTC time: 2025-06-21 21:53:45 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 21, 2025 at 21:53 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near 99 km SE of Nemuro, Japan. With a focal depth of about 10 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-21 21:53:45 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
42.75460, 146.51810
Temperature
14.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

  • Tomariyama [Golovnin]
    Distance: 146 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 535 m ·Last eruption: 1848 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Raususan [Mendeleev]
    Distance: 150 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 882 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Chachadake [Tiatia]
    Distance: 179 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'822 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Mashu
    Distance: 183 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 857 m ·Last eruption: 1080 ·Japan
  • Tenchozan
    Distance: 184 km ·Crater rows ·Elevation: 1'046 m ·Japan
  • Rausudake
    Distance: 185 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·Japan

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