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M4.2 Depth: 56.6 km

M4.2 Earthquake near 28 km SE of Kushiro, Japan (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-05-16 13:15:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near 28 km SE of Kushiro, Japan (Japan) on May 16, 2025 at 13:15 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 57 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Japan: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
56.6 km
UTC time
2025-05-16 13:15:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
chuan lu ting
Source
usgs
Coordinates
42.79210, 144.61430
Temperature
11.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 56.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 56.6 km
Shallow
56.6 km
56.6 km — deeper than the regional average (35.1 km)
Regional average: 35.1 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

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    Distance: 82 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'499 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Japan
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    Distance: 87 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 857 m ·Last eruption: 1080 ·Japan
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    Distance: 93 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 574 m ·Last eruption: 1320 ·Japan
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    Distance: 137 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 535 m ·Last eruption: 1848 ·Japan - administered by Russia
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    Distance: 144 km ·Crater rows ·Elevation: 1'046 m ·Japan
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