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M4.4 Depth: 50.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-06-25 04:51:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 25, 2025 at 04:51 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 50 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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-25 04:51:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
dong hai cun
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.41020, 140.76940
Temperature
23.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 50 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 50 km
Shallow
50 km
50 km — deeper than the regional average (35.3 km)
Regional average: 35.3 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

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    Distance: 104 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: -4570 ·Japan
  • Nasudake
    Distance: 107 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'915 m ·Last eruption: 1963 ·Japan
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    Distance: 121 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'486 m ·Last eruption: -9540 ·Japan
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    Distance: 124 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'341 m ·Last eruption: -3050 ·Japan
  • Nikko-Shiranesan
    Distance: 132 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'578 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Japan
  • Akagisan
    Distance: 142 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'828 m ·Japan

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