M5.2 Depth: 33.3 km

M5.2 Earthquake near 108 km E of Miyako, Japan

UTC time: 2025-11-17 19:06:36 UTC Local time:
M5.2 earthquake near 108 km E of Miyako, Japan on Nov 17, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.2 Earthquake near 108 km E of Miyako, Japan · 2025-11-17 19:06:36 UTC

About this earthquake

On November 17, 2025 at 19:06 UTC, a magnitude M5.2 earthquake occurred near 108 km E of Miyako, Japan. With a focal depth of about 33 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

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

Details

Magnitude
M5.2
Depth
33.3 km
UTC time
2025-11-17 19:06:36 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
39.75680, 143.19570
Temperature
6.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33.3 km
Shallow
33.3 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

Nearby population centers

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

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Miyako108.1 kmW51'150
Hachinohe166.2 kmNW239'046
Sendai260.7 kmSW1'096'704

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Iwatesan
    Distance: 188 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'038 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Japan
  • Hachimantai
    Distance: 201 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'613 m ·Last eruption: -5350 ·Japan
  • Akita-Komagatake
    Distance: 205 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'637 m ·Last eruption: 1971 ·Japan
  • Akita-Yakeyama
    Distance: 209 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'366 m ·Last eruption: 1997 ·Japan
  • Towada
    Distance: 214 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'011 m ·Last eruption: 915 ·Japan
  • Hakkodasan
    Distance: 221 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'584 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Japan

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

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

First 6 hours0
First 24 hours6
First 72 hours8
Strongest subsequent eventM7.4

Comparison of seismic sources

3 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.2 to M5.7.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
USPM5.710.0 km6.1 km
NNSNM5.733.3 km0.0 km
USGSM5.233.3 km0.0 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#77
Earlier events M≥4216
Earlier events M≥5122
Compared since2025-01-05

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

Strongest earlier events

Stats (last 24h)

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Country (24h)
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