M5.8 Depth: 26.0 km

M5.8 Earthquake near 54 km ENE of Nishinoomote, Japan

UTC time: 2025-04-02 14:03:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 2, 2025 at 14:03 UTC, a magnitude M5.8 earthquake occurred near 54 km ENE of Nishinoomote, Japan. With a focal depth of about 26 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by NNSN.

Details

Magnitude

M5.8

Depth

26.0 km

UTC time

2025-04-02 14:03:56 UTC

Local time

—

Country

—

Source

nnsn

Coordinates

31.00200, 131.47300

Map

Depth profile

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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Nishinoomote54.1 kmSW17'832

Kanoya72.9 kmNW101'096

Kagoshima107.9 kmNW595'049

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Volcanoes nearby

Ata

Distance: 89 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 885 ·Japan
Aira

Distance: 100 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Japan
Kikai

Distance: 114 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 704 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Japan
Kirishimayama

Distance: 119 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Japan
Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike

Distance: 120 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 40 m ·Last eruption: -6200 ·Japan
Kuchinoerabujima

Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 657 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Japan

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours1

First 24 hours2

First 72 hours2

Strongest subsequent eventM6.2

M6.22025-04-02 14:03:57 UTC0.1 km54 km ENE of Nishinoomote, Japan M4.72025-04-02 21:42:51 UTC14.2 km44 km SSE of Kushima, Japan M4.52025-04-13 20:38:07 UTC11.6 km59 km SSE of Kushima, Japan

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#2

Earlier events M≥419

Earlier events M≥53

Compared since2025-01-08

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

Strongest earlier events

M7.12025-01-13 12:19:32 UTC89.8 kmMiyazaki M5.32025-01-14 17:12:39 UTC84.9 km43 km ENE of Nichinan, Japan M5.22025-01-13 16:14:57 UTC114.7 km24 km ESE of Takanabe, Japan M4.72025-03-28 19:45:14 UTC13.8 km51 km SE of Kushima, Japan M4.72025-01-08 14:40:29 UTC106.1 km61 km ESE of Koseda, Japan

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

537

Country (24h)

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