M4.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF HOKKAIDO, JAPAN

UTC time: 2025-06-22 10:06:35 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near OFF COAST OF HOKKAIDO, JAPAN on June 22, 2025 at 10:06 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-22 10:06:35 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.67000, 146.61000
Temperature
15.9°C

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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

  • Tomariyama [Golovnin]
    Distance: 158 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 535 m ·Last eruption: 1848 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Raususan [Mendeleev]
    Distance: 162 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 882 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Chachadake [Tiatia]
    Distance: 189 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'822 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Mashu
    Distance: 194 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 857 m ·Last eruption: 1080 ·Japan
  • Tenchozan
    Distance: 196 km ·Crater rows ·Elevation: 1'046 m ·Japan
  • Rausudake
    Distance: 197 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·Japan

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