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M4.5 Depth: 60.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Off southeast coast of Hokkaido

UTC time: 2025-12-16 17:27:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 16, 2025 at 17:27 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Off southeast coast of Hokkaido. With a focal depth of about 60 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.

The event was recorded by ISC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-16 17:27:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
isc
Coordinates
42.95500, 148.19300
Temperature
1.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 60 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 60 km
Shallow
60 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

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    Distance: 196 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'221 m ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Chachadake [Tiatia]
    Distance: 220 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'822 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Hitokappu Volcano Group [Bogatyr Ridge]
    Distance: 221 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'610 m ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Etorofu-Atosanupuri [Atosanupuri]
    Distance: 223 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'206 m ·Last eruption: 1932 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Raususan [Mendeleev]
    Distance: 229 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 882 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Etorofu-Yakeyama [Grozny Group]
    Distance: 230 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'158 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·Japan - administered by Russia

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