M4.5 Depth: 55.7 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 52 km ESE of Onagawa Chō, Japan

UTC time: 2025-03-10 09:43:53 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near 52 km ESE of Onagawa Chō, Japan on March 10, 2025 at 09:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 56 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
55.7 km
UTC time
2025-03-10 09:43:53 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.30880, 142.01840

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 55.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 55.7 km
Shallow
55.7 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

  • Naruko
    Distance: 121 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 470 m ·Last eruption: 837 ·Japan
  • Kurikomayama
    Distance: 129 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'627 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Japan
  • Zaozan [Zaosan]
    Distance: 139 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'841 m ·Last eruption: 1940 ·Japan
  • Hijiori
    Distance: 165 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 552 m ·Japan
  • Azumayama
    Distance: 168 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'949 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Japan
  • Adatarayama
    Distance: 169 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'728 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan

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