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M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 165 km E of Miyakojima, Japan

UTC time: 2025-03-22 05:44:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 22, 2025 at 05:44 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near 165 km E of Miyakojima, Japan. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-03-22 05:44:28 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
24.70110, 126.94340

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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: 305 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
  • Io-Torishima
    Distance: 376 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 212 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Japan
  • Yokoatejima
    Distance: 499 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 495 m ·Last eruption: 1835 ·Japan

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