M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Kyushu, Japan (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-07-25 02:17:04 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Kyushu, Japan (Japan) on July 25, 2025 at 02:17 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-25 02:17:04 UTC
Local time
Country
City
jian zao shi
Source
gfz
Coordinates
32.76000, 130.00000
Temperature
31.8°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
10 km — shallower than the regional average (35.3 km)
Regional average: 35.3 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 122 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Japan
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