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M5.4 Depth: 35.0 km

M5.4 Earthquake near 111 km E of Miyako, Japan

UTC time: 2025-11-12 00:29:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 12, 2025 at 00:29 UTC, a magnitude M5.4 earthquake occurred near 111 km E of Miyako, Japan. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M5.4
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-12 00:29:23 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
39.80050, 143.22010
Temperature
9.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 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
Miyako110.8 kmW51'150
Hachinohe165.6 kmNW239'046
Sendai265.3 kmSW1'096'704

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Iwatesan
    Distance: 190 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'038 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Japan
  • Hachimantai
    Distance: 203 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'613 m ·Last eruption: -5350 ·Japan
  • Akita-Komagatake
    Distance: 207 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'637 m ·Last eruption: 1971 ·Japan
  • Akita-Yakeyama
    Distance: 211 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: 1'585 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 hours2
First 24 hours4
First 72 hours14
Strongest subsequent eventM7.4
M4.92025-11-12 03:57:39 UTC34.4 kmOFF EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN M5.02025-11-12 03:57:40 UTC34.6 kmOff East Coast of Honshu, Japan M4.92025-11-12 19:08:53 UTC63.5 kmOff East Coast of Honshu, Japan M4.62025-11-12 19:08:54 UTC46.0 kmOFF EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN M3.72025-11-13 02:33:30 UTC78.6 kmNEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN M4.62025-11-13 07:22:51 UTC13.5 kmOFF EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN M4.62025-11-13 07:22:52 UTC22.4 kmOff east coast of Honshu M4.62025-11-13 07:22:52 UTC17.5 km104 km E of Miyako, Japan M4.42025-11-13 07:57:38 UTC52.8 kmOFF EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN M4.42025-11-13 07:57:38 UTC65.7 km150 km E of Yamada, Japan M5.32025-11-13 19:58:01 UTC62.7 kmOFF EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN M5.42025-11-13 19:58:01 UTC74.6 kmOff East Coast of Honshu, Japan

Comparison of seismic sources

3 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.3 to M5.5.

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

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
USPM5.310.0 km28.1 km
NNSNM5.535.0 km0.1 km
USGSM5.435.0 km0.0 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#45
Earlier events M≥4189
Earlier events M≥5108
Compared since2025-01-05

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

Strongest earlier events

M6.82025-11-09 08:03:38 UTC47.9 km126 km E of Yamada, Japan M6.82025-11-09 08:03:38 UTC36.3 kmOFF EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN M6.82025-11-09 08:03:38 UTC47.9 km M6.72025-11-09 08:03:42 UTC50.6 km133 km E of Yamada, Japan M6.72025-11-09 08:03:39 UTC41.2 kmOff east coast of Honshu, Japan [Sea: Japan]

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