M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near IZU ISLANDS, JAPAN REGION

UTC time: 2025-06-12 03:49:20 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near IZU ISLANDS, JAPAN REGION on June 12, 2025 at 03:49 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-12 03:49:20 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
33.47260, 138.14900
Temperature
22.9°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
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

  • Kozushima
    Distance: 124 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 572 m ·Last eruption: 838 ·Japan
  • Mikurajima
    Distance: 142 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 851 m ·Last eruption: -4100 ·Japan
  • Kurose Hole
    Distance: 142 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -114 m ·Japan
  • Miyakejima
    Distance: 145 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 775 m ·Last eruption: 2010 ·Japan
  • Niijima
    Distance: 146 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 432 m ·Last eruption: 886 ·Japan
  • Hachijojima
    Distance: 155 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 854 m ·Last eruption: 1606 ·Japan

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