Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 56.9 km
- Source
- USGS
gong gu shi
Country overviewJapan
M4.2 Earthquake near 3 km ENE of Miyako, Japan (Japan)
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About this earthquake
On July 4, 2025 at 07:56 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near 3 km ENE of Miyako, Japan (Japan). 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 event was recorded by USGS. Japan: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.
Details
ID
dc39666de97ffb711aec1536f287f391c0edde85
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
56.9 km
UTC time
2025-07-04 07:56:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
gong gu shi
Source
usgs
Coordinates
39.65570,
141.98210
Temperature
22.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
56.9 km
56.9 km — deeper than the regional average (33.2 km)
Regional average: 33.2 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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Iwatesan Activity reported
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Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 969 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
497
Country (24h)
Japan
2