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M4.6 Depth: 12.2 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 23 km NNW of Hakui, Japan

UTC time: 2025-03-19 04:25:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near 23 km NNW of Hakui, Japan on March 19, 2025 at 04:25 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
12.2 km
UTC time
2025-03-19 04:25:15 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.06860, 136.65140

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.2 km
Shallow
12.2 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

  • Midagahara
    Distance: 100 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'621 m ·Last eruption: 1839 ·Japan
  • Hakusan
    Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'702 m ·Last eruption: 1659 ·Japan
  • Niigata-Yakeyama
    Distance: 124 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 2'400 m ·Last eruption: 1998 ·Japan
  • Yakedake
    Distance: 125 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'455 m ·Last eruption: 1995 ·Japan
  • Akandanayama
    Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'109 m ·Japan
  • Myokosan
    Distance: 131 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'454 m ·Last eruption: -750 ·Japan

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