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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Near East Coast of Honshu, Japan (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-10-30 08:00:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Near East Coast of Honshu, Japan (Japan) on October 30, 2025 at 08:00 UTC. 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 data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Japan: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-30 08:00:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
you ye ting
Source
gfz
Coordinates
37.28000, 141.28000
Temperature
16.8°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
10 km — shallower than the regional average (34.9 km)
Regional average: 34.9 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: 97 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'728 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan
  • Azumayama
    Distance: 104 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'949 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Japan
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    Distance: 112 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'816 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Japan
  • Nasudake
    Distance: 118 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'915 m ·Last eruption: 1963 ·Japan
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    Distance: 121 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'841 m ·Last eruption: 1940 ·Japan
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    Distance: 140 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: -4570 ·Japan

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