M5.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.0 Earthquake near 69 km NE of Yonakuni, Japan

UTC time: 2025-01-18 19:44:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 18, 2025 at 19:44 UTC, a magnitude M5.0 earthquake occurred near 69 km NE of Yonakuni, Japan. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M5.0

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-01-18 19:44:18 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

usgs

Coordinates

24.93970, 123.45110

Map

Depth profile

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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Ishigaki97.3 kmSE47'637

Keelung173.6 kmW362'487

Taipei194.4 kmW7'871'900

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Volcanoes nearby

Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima

Distance: 63 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
Kueishantao

Distance: 152 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
Tatun Volcanic Group

Distance: 193 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours0

First 24 hours1

First 72 hours1

Strongest subsequent eventM4.5

M4.32025-01-19 15:23:38 UTC16.0 km85 km NE of Yonakuni, Japan M4.32025-02-02 03:23:42 UTC39.4 km73 km NNW of Ishigaki, Japan M4.52025-02-04 09:12:21 UTC147.6 km17 km ESE of Tarama, Japan M4.32025-02-12 10:07:26 UTC25.9 km71 km NW of Ishigaki, Japan

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#1

Earlier events M≥410

Earlier events M≥51

Compared since2025-01-03

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.02025-01-18 19:31:29 UTC4.2 km65 km NE of Yonakuni, Japan M4.92025-01-18 16:53:59 UTC7.8 km76 km NE of Yonakuni, Japan M4.82025-01-18 16:09:04 UTC5.6 km72 km NE of Yonakuni, Japan M4.72025-01-18 18:55:03 UTC6.9 km76 km NE of Yonakuni, Japan M4.62025-01-06 02:43:23 UTC147.6 km80 km SSW of Yonakuni, Japan

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

646

Country (24h)

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