M4.7 Depth: 40.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Off east coast of Honshu

UTC time: 2025-11-14 17:34:55 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On November 14, 2025 at 17:34 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Off east coast of Honshu. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 40 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-14 17:34:55 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
isc
Coordinates
37.31000, 142.15000
Temperature
12.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40 km
Shallow
40 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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    Distance: 169 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'728 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan
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    Distance: 175 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'949 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Japan
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    Distance: 177 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'841 m ·Last eruption: 1940 ·Japan
  • Bandaisan
    Distance: 186 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'816 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Japan
  • Nasudake
    Distance: 195 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'915 m ·Last eruption: 1963 ·Japan
  • Naruko
    Distance: 201 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 470 m ·Last eruption: 837 ·Japan

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