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M4.6 Depth: 38.1 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 6 km NNE of Hasaki, Japan

UTC time: 2025-04-07 00:52:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near 6 km NNE of Hasaki, Japan on April 7, 2025 at 00:52 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 38 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
38.1 km
UTC time
2025-04-07 00:52:14 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.78210, 140.86500

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 38.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 38.1 km
Shallow
38.1 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

  • Takaharayama
    Distance: 158 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: -4570 ·Japan
  • Nantaisan
    Distance: 165 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'486 m ·Last eruption: -9540 ·Japan
  • Omanago Group
    Distance: 169 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 2'341 m ·Last eruption: -3050 ·Japan
  • Nasudake
    Distance: 170 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'915 m ·Last eruption: 1963 ·Japan
  • Akagisan
    Distance: 173 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'828 m ·Japan
  • Nikko-Shiranesan
    Distance: 175 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'578 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Japan

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