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M4.7 Depth: 52.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Hokkaido, Japan Region

UTC time: 2025-06-07 05:40:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Hokkaido, Japan Region on June 7, 2025 at 05:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 52 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
52.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-07 05:40:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
41.18000, 142.61000
Temperature
12.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 52 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 52 km
Shallow
52 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: 125 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 878 m ·Last eruption: 1787 ·Japan
  • Esan
    Distance: 139 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 618 m ·Last eruption: 1874 ·Japan
  • Hakkodasan
    Distance: 157 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'585 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Japan
  • Towada
    Distance: 163 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'011 m ·Last eruption: 915 ·Japan
  • Hokkaido-Komagatake
    Distance: 188 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'131 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Japan
  • Kuttara
    Distance: 189 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 549 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Japan

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