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M4.8 Depth: 44.8 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 11 km WSW of Ie, Japan (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-08-28 03:12:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 28, 2025 at 03:12 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near 11 km WSW of Ie, Japan (Japan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 45 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. Japan: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.7.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
44.8 km
UTC time
2025-08-28 03:12:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
yi jiang cun
Source
usgs
Coordinates
26.66880, 127.70410
Temperature
28.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 44.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 44.8 km
Shallow
44.8 km
44.8 km — deeper 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 384 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 796 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Japan
  • Nakanoshima
    Distance: 413 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 979 m ·Last eruption: 1914 ·Japan
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    Distance: 426 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 628 m ·Last eruption: 1190 ·Japan

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