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M4.9 Depth: 26.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Hokkaido, Japan Region

UTC time: 2025-12-09 05:15:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Hokkaido, Japan Region on December 9, 2025 at 05:15 UTC. With a focal depth of about 26 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
26.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-09 05:15:48 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
41.50000, 142.74000
Temperature
4.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26 km
Shallow
26 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

  • Esan
    Distance: 135 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 618 m ·Last eruption: 1874 ·Japan
  • Osorezan
    Distance: 137 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 878 m ·Last eruption: 1787 ·Japan
  • Kuttara
    Distance: 171 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 549 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Japan
  • Shikotsu
    Distance: 173 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'320 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·Japan
  • Hakkodasan
    Distance: 182 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'585 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Japan
  • Hokkaido-Komagatake
    Distance: 182 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'131 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Japan

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