M4.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near EASTERN HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-10-26 03:04:55 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near EASTERN HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan) on October 26, 2025 at 03:04 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-26 03:04:55 UTC
Local time
Country
City
tong sheng shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.52650, 139.41640
Temperature
14.5°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 (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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