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M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 76 km NE of Yonakuni, Japan

UTC time: 2025-01-18 18:27:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near 76 km NE of Yonakuni, Japan on January 18, 2025 at 18:27 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-18 18:27:09 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
24.96600, 123.52090

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

  • Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima
    Distance: 60 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
  • Kueishantao
    Distance: 159 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
  • Tatun Volcanic Group
    Distance: 200 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan

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